Patently Apple is reporting that Apple has been granted a U.S. patent for the assembly of a unit supporting the MagSafe connector into an iOS device like an iPad. The patent reportedly states that "in one particular embodiment, the connector may be a power connector such as the MagSafe." The MagSafe power connector adheres to the unit by a magnet as opposed to being held in place purely by port insertion into the port; newer model MacBooks are equipped with the connector design for their power adapters. Parents of small children and the accident-prone value the MagSafe connectors, as a tug on the cord releases the connection, alleviating the dreaded "laptop hitting the floor" syndrome in the event of a tug on the power cord.
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