6 features I would like to see in a new MagSafe Battery Pack from Apple.
The MagSafe Battery Pack (MBP for short) is one of my favorite Apple accessories, but it is time for an upgrade. It was released in July 2021, and promptly discontinued once the iPhone 15 with USB-C was announced in September 2023.
Even though it was a great accessory during the lightning era, a newer more modern version would be ideal for the bigger generation of iPhones. Here are six reasons why:
1. USB-C port
This one is obvious, but would allow the MBP to charge other devices via a USB-C cable instead of just using Qi2 wireless charging. It could also be charged with fast-charging making it ready for use on the go.
USB-C would give it more versatility and faster charging options.
2. MagSafe charging
I have an OtterBox MagSafe charger that can charge my iPhone with MagSafe, but it can also be charged via MagSafe. I can plop both the iPhone and this charger on a MagSafe charger and be completely wire-free. This contraption does get warm, but that’s because the OtterBox battery doesn’t have all the software optimizations built-in to help with charging speed and temperature control like the MBP.
This particular OtterBox battery pack also fits with the OpenCase.
3. Thinner and bigger to fit flush with latest devices.
The original MBP was limited by the size of the iPhone 12 and 13 mini, making it narrow and thick. The iPhones mini were 5.4 inches, and the latest rumors put the iPhone 17 base model at 6.3 inches. That extra space allows for a bigger yet thinner battery casing that would fit flush with the rumored 6.3 inches on the iPhone 17. A much sleeker look.
The MagSafe Battery Pack’s maximum size was limited by the iPhone mini’s smaller dimensions.
Stained iPhone 13 mini with MagSafe Battery Pack
4. Multi-colors
Having different colors is always welcome, and it wouldn’t surprise me if Apple brands this new MBP under the beats branding to make it more appealing and fun.
5. Find My capabilities
I constantly lose my MagSafe Battery Pack, and having proper Find My capabilities with a 3rd generation Ultra Wideband chip and even a built-in speaker for pinging would be a huge plus.
6. Silicon-carbon battery
This would be a killer feature giving the slimmer battery pack more battery capacity than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Longevity could be less with silicon-carbon batteries, but I think it would balance out with its higher overall capacity.