Quietly, and without fanfare, after the announcement of the iPhone 15’s new USB-C upgrade, Apple has killed the Lightning-connected MagSafe Battery Pack and the MagSafe Duo charger regardless that they still work with the new devices.
Apple kills Lightning-based accessories.
The move to discontinue these MagSafe accessories comes as no surprise, as both products were less-than-stellar when compared with alternatives. Plus, the introduction of USB-C for charging the iPhone 15 lineup renders the Lightning charging capability defunct.