Apple's MagSafe power adapter is kind of a mixed bag in the eyes of the Ars staff. While we all appreciate the thought behind the concept, sometimes it lets go far too easily while, at other times, it ...

Dear Apple,When you announced the new MacBook Pro on 10 January 2006 you touted the new MagSafe adapter as an important new feature. While I like the concept I really need a power adapter for my ...

Back on 28 June 2006 I posted a story asking "Where are the MagSafe adapters for cars and airplanes?" Apple finally gave us the MagSafe Airline Adapter on 26 October 2006, but where is the car adapter ...

In 2006, Apple produced laptops with the MagSafe power adapter. The idea is that the power plug that goes into the laptop is connect with a magnet instead of the usual plug in hole type thingy (surely ...

Apple’s MagSafe connectors were a pretty nifty idea when first released, but not without their problems—namely, fraying cords that had the potential to start electrical fires. Though the cables have ...

Wireless charging has come a long way since the initial days when it was a big and cumbersome charging pad that was ...

New testing shows Apple's MagSafe charging puck does peak at 15W with iPhone 12, but only when paired with the company's 20W adapter. The apparent restriction was discovered by Aaron Zollo of YouTube ...

There are several reasons why Apple decided to implement USB-C technology into its newer laptops. USB-C enables faster data transfers (up to 5 Gbps) and it supports quick charging of the battery. And ...

According to well-informed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple might launch a USB-C adapter with MagSafe functionality to return easy-on, easy-off functionality to a fully upgraded MacBook lineup, expected ...

We've received several reports from readers indicating an issue where MagSafe power adapters -- included with MacBooks and MacBook Pros -- fray or melt at the wire-to-head connection point shown to ...

Apple today shared a new support document explaining how to use the new MagSafe Duo Charger with iPhone 12 models and the Apple Watch, clarifying some details about the accessory following its release ...

One of the more difficult things to explain with Apple’s new wireless MagSafe charger is why you only get around 10 watts with, for example, Apple’s own MacBook charger, which can charge a computer ...