Tech In Plain Sight: Magsafe, and How To Roll Your Own
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Summary
Magnetic charging system MagSafe, designed by Apple for its latest iPhone 12 range, enables smartphones to charge horizontally or vertically, with a charger that easily attaches to the back of the phone
Magnets line up the charging coils in both the charger and the device, helping them to maintain perfect alignment while also enabling near-field communication (NFC) between the devices
This enables the devices to negotiate for a faster charge rate, for example.
MagSafe technology uses two circular magnetic rings, one with a north pole and one with a south pole, to ensure that the charger aligns perfectly with the device.
MagSafe users can also purchase third-party accessories, such as cases or rings that enable the phone to be attached to other devices or used in different ways.
For example, a notepad and pen can be attached to the back of a phone or a camera grip, tripod or wallet.
