Alongside it new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple also released a new, faster MagSafe charger. Ours arrived ahead of the launch so here's how it differs from the original models.

Apple released a new, more powerful version of the MagSafe charger during its September iPhone 16 event today. The puck will be compatible with all iPhones and any Qi2 device, but only the new iPhone 16 models are listed as supporting the fastest 25W wireless charging rate.

After bringing MagSafe to iPhones almost four years ago, Apple has announced it will be upgrading the wireless charging standard for the iPhone 16. All four new iPhones will support up to 25W wireless charging thanks to this upgrade, which is a pretty considerable boost from the 15W speeds afforded to other iPhones. Here’s what you need to know.

Apple has introduced its fastest-ever MagSafe Charger, elevating wireless charging speeds to up to 25W with the latest Qi2 standard. This advancement positions Apple ahead of top competitors

The new charging puck works with the iPhone 8 or later, but only the new iPhone 16 achieves the top speeds up to 25W.

The new AI iPhone is officially available in Apple stores, hitting shelves in almost 60 countries around the world on Friday morning.

If you're using an iPhone 14 or earlier, the iPhone 16 series offers substantial upgrades in performance, camera quality, and overall user experience, making it a highly recommended purchase.

Apple stock rose after the chief executive of wireless carrier T-Mobile US offered positive comments about early demand for iPhone 16 handsets.