Apple’s Foldable iPhone Embraces MagSafe Charging, Ghosts Wallet Accessories
- Who
- Apple
- What
- released its first foldable iPhone with partial MagSafe support — charging works, wallets don't
- When
- September 10, 2026
- Where
- Cupertino, CA
Apple's newly announced foldable iPhone, referred to as the iPhone Duo, includes MagSafe charging compatibility despite the company not mentioning the feature during its launch presentation. Independent testing confirmed the device accepts MagSafe chargers but rejects MagSafe wallet attachments and other magnetic accessories. The omission appears intentional given the device's dual-screen hinge design. Apple has not publicly explained the selective support.
There is a particular elegance in shipping a magnetic ecosystem where the magnets work for power but ghost on payment cards — a $2,000 device that charges like a Pro but carries cash like a flip phone from 2004.
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