Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for MagSafe removal on iPhone 16e

The new iPhone 16e has a lot going for it, but one surprising shortcoming is its lack of MagSafe support. Some have theorized that Apple’s new C1 modem is the reason, but Apple has just denied that rumor completely. Apple: C1 modem “is not responsible” for decision to remove MagSafe Earlier today, Macworld published a piece on Apple’s new C1 modem which had the following comment on MagSafe’s absence from the iPhone 16e: Sources from the accessories industry have told Macworld that a possible explanation is that the built-in magnets of the MagSafe system apparently interfere with the reliability of Apple’s new C1 5G modem. So it’s possible that Apple had to drop MagSafe in order to ensure the best possible connection for its first-gen 5G modem This wasn’t the first time I’d heard the theory, and personally I thought it seemed pretty plausible. It could also explain why Apple is not bringing the C1 to its full iPhone 17 lineup, but only the 17 Air which will already come with its sha ... Read full article.