Wireless charging has come a long way, but one detail still trips up plenty of phone users—figuring out whether that sleek new case will actually work with MagSafe. It’s frustrating to buy a nice case only to find out it weakens the magnetic grip or blocks charging altogether. Looks aren’t everything if they interfere with how the tech functions.
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