Odd Apple-Designed Magnetic Wireless Charger Prototype Surfaces in Leaked Video

Amid rumors that Apple is continuing to work on some kind of wireless charging mat after the failure of the AirPower, 9to5Mac has shared a video said to depict an Apple "magnetic wireless charger prototype."

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The charger is a flat white disc with some kind of connector at the back, which appears to allow it to attach to another device. The circular shape resembles the Qi-based wireless charging coils built into iPhones, and the connector indicates that it could be a component of a larger accessory.


Rumors have suggested that the iPhone 12 models have a ring of magnets inside for attaching them to wireless charging accessories, but it's not known if the prototype is related. Component photos have previously depicted alleged ‌iPhone‌ 12 internals that feature the rumored magnet layout.

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There is no word on what this charger is, how Apple will use it, or if it is somehow representative of a future wireless charging accessory that Apple will release.

There is a possibility that this is some kind of accessory that Apple will use as a display in its retail stores, as other curious mounts spotted in the past have turned out to be for retail use. It's also possible that this is some kind of demo unit designed for Apple's Made for ‌iPhone‌ partners to provide instructions on future wireless chargers.

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Top Rated Comments

AngerDanger Avatar
63 months ago
1. Put metal contacts on back of pop socket.
2. Film video calling it an Apple Prototype.
3. ?????????
4. Profit.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
seatton Avatar
63 months ago
Finally, a better pic of an AirTag Pro Max
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
lanegandy Avatar
63 months ago
Seems like it's going to be an "Apple Watch" charger but for your iPhone. Sounds cool because you'll be able to wirelessly charge while still holding and using your phone. This will probably allow them to remove the charging port completely in a year or two.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
btrach144 Avatar
63 months ago
Wireless charging is annoying. About one morning a month I wake up to an uncharged iPhone.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
subjonas Avatar
63 months ago
Attaches to your chest to keep the shrapnel from entering your heart.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ayasinsk Avatar
63 months ago
When Apple did not include ac charging adapter with the watch I was certain they were going to announce air power as the “one more thing” at the end. Perhaps it’ll be announced in October but I doubt it.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)