11 MagSafe Accessories That Prove Apple Didn't Waste Its Time on Those Magnets

When iPhone 12 was revealed, the tech world was astounded to see the redesign Apple gave to the model: flat sides and squared edges, like iPhone 4, if you were old enough to own one of those back in 2010. Naturally, some people were at first a little cynical, because this redesign gave the impression that Apple was running out of creative ideas for revamping iPhone’s look. But the introduction of MagSafe on iPhone 12 proved them wrong. Hey, looks matter a lot, but damn, MagSafe really brought the personality.

MagSafe is the magnetic connector system on the back of the iPhone that’s mostly used for wireless charging; it lets you attach MagSafe-compatible peripheral accessories, like charging cords, to the rear of your iPhone. The mass of magnets is actually so robust that you can stack these accessories on top of one another for usages beyond wireless charging. Because of this, it didn’t take long for tech geeks to invent a slew of gadgets that leverage the full potential of MagSafe to give iPhone owners a more seamless, personalized user experience, courtesy of the magnets. And now, the world of Mag-cessories is a melting pot of cases, slap-on cardholders, mounts, clips, stands, and of course, chargers.

So if you’re looking to make the most out of MagSafe on your iPhone 12 or 13—and you really should; Apple probably spent billions of dollars inventing it—we’ve gathered the best MagSafe accessories that cover a comprehensive set of needs and improvements. It all depends on how you want to integrate MagSafe into your iPhone time. Thinking just for some convenient wireless charging? That’s completely fine, but don’t be shy about getting a little creative.

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