The latest Apple iPhone doesn’t ship with a power adapter, but does support Apple’s new wireless MagSafe charging. Whether you use a cable or not, these are the fastest ways to charge the iPhone 12.
(Image: Apple) With iPhone 12, power adapters will no longer be included in every box, as Apple moves to reduce package waste (and make some cash on accessories). The lineup also includes support for Apple’s new magnetic MagSafe charging. Here’s what you need to know about charging your iPhone 12, and what you might need to purchase. What Comes With the iPhone 12?(Image: Apple) Every iPhone 12 comes with a Lightning-to-USB-C cable, and that’s pretty much it. So out of the box, those who don’t currently have any Apple power adapters will need a USB-C power adapter to charge the iPhone 12. Plus, this is the first iPhone to ship without EarPods, so you’ll need to supply your own headphones to listen to music and podcasts. Apple sells its own AirPods wireless earbuds, but there are plenty of alternatives that won’t break the bank, not to mention our picks for best wireless headphones and those made with runners in mind. As Apple explained during its iPhone 12 event, excluding the power adapter reduces the size of the box. This means 70 percent more devices can fit on a shipping palette, which means more iPhone 12 devices can ship to users. Smaller boxes also allow Apple to reduce yearly carbon emissions by 2 million metric tons, it says. How Do I Charge the iPhone 12? Apple has not fully transitioned the iPhone to USB-C—which typically provides faster charging speeds—or removed ports altogether, so the iPhone 12 still includes the typical Lightning charge port. This means you can use an existing Lightning cable and traditional USB-A power adapter to charge your iPhone 12. With the included Lightning-to-USB-C cable, though, you can also plug your iPhone 12 into your Mac laptop. Additionally, the iPhone 12 is compatible with current Qi wireless charging pads. However, Apple’s main focus for charging the iPhone 12 (and likely future phones) is the new, built-in, fast charging MagSafe magnetic power connector. What Is MagSafe?(Image: Apple) Before Apple transitioned the MacBook lineup to USB-C charging and data transfer, Apple used the term MagSafe to describe its computers‘ charging cable connectors.
