You’ll now get a not-quite-as-measly 7.5W, a firmware upgrade sent out by the tech giant this week, allowing for a somewhat speedier charge time for your iPhone.
You’ll need to upgrade your MagSafe Battery Pack to firmware version 2.7 to receive 7.5W charging on the go. Apple claims that the quickest way to upgrade the firmware is to use a Mac or iPad. To do so, attach one end of a Lightning-to-USB cable to the Lightning connection on your battery pack and the other end to your Mac or iPad, and the procedure should take around five minutes to complete.
You can check that the update is complete by heading to Settings on your iPhone, then General > About > MagSafe Battery Pack. The firmware version should show as 2.7.
If connected to a 20W or higher power source, Apple’s $99 MagSafe Battery Pack can charge a compatible iPhone with up to 15W of power, double that of what you now get with its on-the-go charging.
Besides the battery pack, Apple also offers a $35 wired MagSafe Charger, various MagSafe-enabled silicone iPhone cases starting at $39, and a range of $59 leather wallets that snap onto the back of your iPhone using the MagSafe technology.
Apple launched its mobile MagSafe technology with the iPhone 12 in October 2020. It uses a magnet inside the phone so you easily attach it to a compatible charging device, a process that involves a satisfying “snap” sensation as the phone connects with the charger.
Third-party companies also offer alternative chargers and other accessories that utilize MagSafe. Check out Digital Trends’ carefully curated selection of some of the best MagSafe products currently available.
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- Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack enables faster charging on the go
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