Apple patent hints at next-gen MagSafe adapter for iPhone photographers

Apple’s MagSafe accessories (opens in new tab) have been a slightly mixed bag so far, but Apple could be about to push them to the next level if one of its new patents comes to fruition.  As spotted by Patently Apple (opens in new tab), Apple has published a patent application for some versatile magnetic adapters that’ll let you attach your iPhone to tripods, gimbals and other stabilizers. The patent doesn’t actually mention MagSafe by name, but it’s fair to assume that it the L-shaped accessory could be based on the tech that arrived on the iPhone 12.

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