Apple Discontinues MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger

[MacRumors]

Apple today discontinued the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger immediately following its iPhone 15 event. Both accessories are no longer available to order on Apple's online store, with the product listings completely removed.

Both the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger were equipped with a Lightning port, so it is not too surprising that they were discontinued after Apple introduced four new iPhone 15 models with USB-C ports. Last year, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had predicted that the MagSafe Battery Pack would transition to USB-C eventually, but it's unclear if that will ever happen or if the accessory has been retired for good.

Released in 2021, the ‌MagSafe Battery Pack‌ was priced at $99 and attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone 12 and newer, providing hours of additional battery life. Meanwhile, the MagSafe Duo was a $129 foldable charging mat with both a MagSafe charger for iPhones and an Apple Watch magnetic charging puck.

Apple did release some other new USB-C accessories, including updated AirPods Pro and EarPods, while the Apple TV's Siri Remote gained a USB-C port last year.

Article Link: Apple Discontinues MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Wow! This is a tragedy.

I love my MagSafe Battery Pack. It has saved me so many times while traveling. Really wish Apple had updated those to USB-C.

 

[fwmireault]

I'm pretty sure those two accessories will be back in a few months, probably with a new design and certainly with a USB-C port

 

[xmlninja]

Trackpad for mac needs usb c.

 

[haydn!]

I hope they have a usb-c MagSafe Duo Charger in the works. It’s got to be one of the best Apple accessories I’ve ever purchased.

 

[Nautilus007]

Typical lazy Apple.
How hard is it to produce new and improved accessories? The Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse haven't been updated in years. No backlight....instead they focus on a VR headset that nobody asked for.

 

[hch720]

Anker will make a MagSafe battery pack Im sure

 

[vegetassj4]

Oh no. They should keep selling them. Think of the added increase in lightning to usb c dongle demand.

 

[SegNerd]

Is there any other battery pack besides Apple’s that supports two-way charging (like I plug the phone in and it charges the phone and the battery pack)?

 

[Royksöpp]

I love my MagSafe duo, but I don’t love this.

 

[CarAnalogy]

I do admire Apple’s cold bloodedness sometimes.

Everyone: “Guess they have to update the MagSafe battery pack.”

Apple: “There is another option.”

 

[Chris Grande]

I love my MagSafe duo, but I don’t love this.

Those damn massive camera bumps...

 

[Nozuka]

I love my MagSafe duo, but I don’t love this.

Yeah it has needed an update for a long time...

 

[Awsaim]

Hopefully the Smart Battery Case can make a comeback... I loved that case.

 

[Sasparilla]

Didn't have a use for the Magsafe battery pack, but it looked so darn useful if you did. Hopefully this is a USB-C transition thing (and not a sales number thing) and they bring it back.

 

[Torty]

I would simply use a power bank.

 

[k2director]

I hope they have a usb-c MagSafe Duo Charger in the works. It’s got to be one of the best Apple accessories I’ve ever purchased.

I love my Duo Charger as well. So easy to travel with, light weight, satisfying snap to close, etc. Wish they added a third segment for AirPods.

 

[bookcase]

I use my duo for wireless charging for my iPhone and Apple Watch nightly, and it's fantastic for traveling.

 

[ghostface147]

I hope they have a usb-c MagSafe Duo Charger in the works. It’s got to be one of the best Apple accessories I’ve ever purchased.

No doubt. So easy to pack. Easy to use.

 

[wwinter86]

Apple today discontinued the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger immediately following its iPhone 15 event. Both accessories are no longer available to order on Apple's online store, with the product listings completely removed.

Both the MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger were equipped with a Lightning port, so it is not too surprising that they were discontinued after Apple introduced four new iPhone 15 models with USB-C ports. Last year, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had predicted that the MagSafe Battery Pack would transition to USB-C eventually, but it's unclear if that will ever happen or if the accessory has been retired for good.

Released in 2021, the ‌MagSafe Battery Pack‌ was priced at $99 and attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone 12 and newer, providing hours of additional battery life. Meanwhile, the MagSafe Duo was a $129 foldable charging mat with both a MagSafe charger for iPhones and an Apple Watch magnetic charging puck.

Apple did release some other new USB-C accessories, including updated AirPods Pro and EarPods, while the Apple TV's Siri Remote gained a USB-C port last year.

Article Link: Apple Discontinues MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Duo Charger

That is a pity as the MagSafe Duo Charger is awesome

 

[doolar]

The MagSafe battery is a great product I think, it’s my charger/power bank on travels. And I’ve helped a lot of stranded people with it, just today actually when my mate kept his 12 Mini on his motorcycle handlebars in pouring rain and couldn’t charge due to water in the connector. He’d never seen the MagSafe battery, didn’t know it even existed, but immediately understood its value.

I love that thing. It will not discharge either, I’ve left it for weeks, maybe longer, in my backpack, and it is still 100% when I need it. Fortunately it will still work with my coming 15 PM.

 

[currentinterest]

My wife and I both have Duo chargers and really love them. Let’s hope a new version is introduced soon.

 

[aParkerMusic]

Trackpad for mac needs usb c.

Even more important, we need a MagSafe Battery Pack for the trackpad.

My comment was more related to the original post content than yours was. please stay on topic.

 

[macduke]

Well that sucks, especially because they won't open up 15W wireless charging to third parties.

 

[zach-coleman]

Well that sucks, especially because they won't open up 15W wireless charging to third parties.

Not true. Belkin chargers do 15W.