Apple's various charging technologies

 

Apple's MagSafe

In 2020, Apple launched MagSafe on the iPhone 12 series. MagSafe is a power connector that attaches magnets to the main body of a MacBook for charging, and has disappeared since the emergence of USB-C. Apple has applied this technology to the iPhone this time by adding a charging coil, a circular magnet design, an improved shield, and NFC.

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US patent 10910862
'Electromagnetic shielding for wireless power transfer systems'

MagSafe provides a Qi wireless charging function and has the advantage of being able to wirelessly charge 15W at high speed. In addition, the magnet on the back of the phone pulls the charger into the charging position, so you don't have to struggle to align the charging pad with the chargeable coil position. With this ease of use, there are many Apple users who use MagSafe.

Registered a patent for a case that can charge AirPods

Apple has also registered a patent for a case that charges AirPods. Inside this case, you can store and charge your AirPods, and its screen displays the batteries and time of the AirPods and phone call.

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US patent 10892625
'Cases and folios for carrying and charging accessories'

Another is a patent on a case which shapes like a card wallet. It seems that it will be easy to use in that it can store and charge AirPods on the back through MagSafe, and even clip cards.

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US patent 16/530836
'Accessory case with a power supply'

IPhone charging with MacBook

It is a patent that can charge wirelessly other electronic devices such as iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad with a MacBook technologies.  Other devices can be charged wirelessly by placing them on the top or inside of the MacBook cover. You can see that there are a number of charging coils placed inside the MacBook frame.

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US patent 10886771
'Inductive charging between electronic device'

As shown in the drawing, the iPhone, Apple Watch, etc. can be charged at the same time when placed on it. Wireless battery sharing  will be good news for those who prefer Apple products.

As such, Apple is trying to satisfy consumers through battery technology that combines simplicity and convenience. The next technology is expected.