Three ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Source: 9to5Mac
Apple officially confirmed that it will begin launching new products on Monday, March 2. With new iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Apple will modernize its hardware lineup in three ways by saying goodbye to some older technology decisions.
Every iPhone will have MagSafe for the first time
Last year Apple replaced the iPhone SE with the iPhone 16e, discontinuing the last model with a classic Home Button—but that device lacked MagSafe. If the upcoming iPhone 17e includes MagSafe and Apple stops selling the iPhone 16e, then every iPhone Apple sells will have MagSafe for the first time.
Apple introduced MagSafe with the iPhone 12 in October 2020. Adding a strong magnetic connection to the back of the iPhone enables accessories like wallets, stands, and battery packs, and it greatly improves wireless charging by aligning the charging coil automatically.
Apple Intelligence for every new iPad
Apple brought Apple Intelligence to every iPhone last year, yet the most recent iPad launch arrived without that support. If the upcoming iPad 12 ships with an A18 chip and Apple Intelligence, it would mean that every new iPhone, iPad, and Mac (and even Apple Vision Pro) supports Apple Intelligence for the first time.
Having Image Playground on every iPad—especially the base model—represents a notable step forward, alongside the promised Siri enhancements coming this year with help from Google Gemini.
Every Mac laptop could (also) have MagSafe
Apple hasn’t sold a Mac laptop without MagSafe in several years, but the M1 MacBook Air has lingered in inventory. That model now appears to be out of stock ahead of its expected replacement.
A new MacBook powered by an A18 Pro chip is rumored, potentially priced below the current $999 MacBook Air. If Apple equips this device with MagSafe charging (the Mac‑type MagSafe, not the iPhone version), it would mark the end of the no‑MagSafe era for new Mac laptops.
The M1 MacBook Air featured two USB‑C ports, with only one usable while the other powered charging. How the port configuration and MagSafe support will be handled on the rumored MacBook remains a mystery.
Which of these modernizations excites you most? Having MagSafe on every iPhone is a big one for me, though the more affordable MagSafe‑enabled MacBook is also intriguing.
The rollout begins Monday morning, followed by a media “experience” in New York City on Wednesday, March 4. 9to5Mac’s Chance Miller will be on‑site for hands‑on coverage.