Apple in July unveiled its rumored MagSafe Battery Pack, introducing an add-on battery that’s designed to work with the iPhone 12, iPhone 12…<\/b>
\nApple in July unveiled its rumored MagSafe Battery Pack, introducing an add-on battery that’s designed to work with the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Priced at $99, the MagSafe Battery Pack provides extra battery life for the \u200ciPhone 12\u200c lineup and it also has a few nifty features, such as a reverse wireless charging option that lets it be charged through the iPhone. This guide features all of the details that we know about the new MagSafe Battery Pack and how it works. The MagSafe Battery Pack has a rectangular design that matches the shape of the \u200ciPhone\u200c, and it attaches to the back of an \u200ciPhone 12\u200c,12 mini,12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max to provide extra power. The back side of the MagSafe Battery Pack that’s visible has a rounded look with rounded corners, while the front is flat with a MagSafe indentation. There is a built-in Lightning port for charging the MagSafe Battery Pack. The MagSafe Battery Pack charges an \u200ciPhone 12\u200c model at 5W when out and about, with Apple limiting charging speed due to heat concerns and to prolong battery life. When the MagSafe Battery Pack is attached to an \u200ciPhone\u200c and plugged in to a Lightning to USB-C cable that’s connected to a 20W or higher charger, the \u200ciPhone\u200c is able to charge through the MagSafe Battery Pack at 15W. Most people will need the MagSafe Battery Pack while on the go, and in this situation, it’s good to be aware that charging is limited to a slower 5W speed. Apple did not provide details on how much additional battery life an \u200ciPhone\u200c user can get with the MagSafe Battery Pack. Qi-based wireless charging is not efficient and some of the battery capacity is lost, so it’s not entirely clear just how much the MagSafe Battery Pack will charge up an \u200ciPhone 12\u200c, especially as charging capacity may vary based on temperature conditions. Roughly, the MagSafe Battery Pack may provide one full charge for the \u200ciPhone 12 mini\u200c and a partial charge for the rest of the \u200ciPhone 12\u200c models. The MagSafe Battery Pack has a reverse wireless charging feature. This means that if you charge your \u200ciPhone\u200c, the MagSafe Battery Pack will also charge at the same time. So you can charge both the \u200ciPhone\u200c and the MagSafe Battery Pack through the Lightning port on the MagSafe Battery Pack or through the Lightning port on the \u200ciPhone\u200c, and you’ll get the same ultimate result with both devices charging up. Apple says that this charging method is useful for when the \u200ciPhone\u200c is plugged into another device, such as a wired CarPlay setup or when an \u200ciPhone\u200c is connected to a Mac. When charging the \u200ciPhone\u200c and MagSafe Battery Pack simultaneously, the \u200ciPhone\u200c will charge to 80 percent or higher before the MagSafe Battery Pack begins to charge. Note that a 20W or higher power adapter is recommended for charging and is required for charging the \u200ciPhone\u200c at 15W when the MagSafe Battery Pack is plugged in. The power level of the MagSafe Battery Pack can be viewed in the Batteries widget that can be placed on the Home Screen or accessed through the Today View. MagSafe Battery Pack battery level is displayed alongside the \u200ciPhone\u200c, Apple Watch, AirPods, and other connected accessories. There are built-in charge management features in the MagSafe Battery Pack that are designed to help maintain battery health in situations where the MagSafe Battery Pack is connected to power for long periods of time. Apple says that an \u200ciPhone 12\u200c might get warm while it charges. If that happens, to extend the lifespan of the battery, Apple says that the software might limit charging above 80 percent. If this happens, Apple recommends moving to a cooler location as the \u200ciPhone\u200c will charge again when the temperature drops. When using the MagSafe Battery Pack to charge an \u200ciPhone\u200c, you might get a notification that the \u200ciPhone\u200c will only charge up to 90 percent. To charge beyond 90 percent, Apple recommends opening Control Center, pressing and holding on the Low Power Mode icon, and then tapping «Continue.» If Optimized Battery Charging is activated, you may also see a Lock Screen notification letting you know when the \u200ciPhone\u200c will be fully charged. To force a charge you can tap and hold the notification, then tap Charge Now. The MagSafe Battery Pack can be attached to a naked \u200ciPhone\u200c or to an \u200ciPhone\u200c with a MagSafe case attached. If you use a leather charging case, Apple warns that the case might show imprints from the compression of the leather, which is normal. Those concerned about the imprints should use a non-leather case. Because the MagSafe Battery Pack needs direct contact with the \u200ciPhone\u200c, accessories like the MagSafe Wallet need to be removed. The MagSafe Battery Pack works with the \u200ciPhone 12 mini\u200c, the \u200ciPhone 12\u200c, the \u200ciPhone 12 Pro\u200c, and the \u200ciPhone 12 Pro Max\u200c. It will charge other devices like the iPhone 11 lineup because it’s just Qi-based wireless charging, but only the \u200ciPhone 12\u200c models have magnets to keep the MagSafe Battery Pack in place. iOS 14.7 or later is required. The MagSafe Battery Pack can be purchased from the Apple website for $99. Have questions about the MagSafe Battery Pack, know of a feature we left out, or want to offer feedback on this guide? Send us an email here.<\/p>\n