Apple has made it clear that the iPhone 16e’s missing MagSafe feature is unrelated to its new C1 modem, as reported by Macworld.

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iPhone 16e Feature
After the launch, some fans wondered if the MagSafe magnets affected the C1 modem’s connectivity. However, Apple confirmed that this speculation wasn’t true.

According to the report:

Update 11:18am ET: Apple has told Macworld that the absence of MagSafe in the iPhone 16e is not due to the C1 modem.

A popular case maker even found that MagSafe cases don’t interfere with the modem’s performance.

So, why is MagSafe missing from the iPhone 16e? Apple hasn’t given a clear answer, but it seems likely that it’s a matter of keeping costs down.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16e began today, with the device set to launch on February 28.

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