More evidence that an official iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack is in the pipeline
Apple is working on a magnetic battery pack for the iPhone 12 series, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
The accessory would attach to the back of an iPhone 12 using the MagSafe system. This perhaps explains why Apple hasn't yet launched Smart Battery Cases for its newest smartphones. Unlike those battery add-ons, the new attachment won't serve as a protective case.
Per today's report, the accessory has been in development for at least a year. It also says that some current prototypes have a white rubber exterior.
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Some consumers have complained that iPhone 12's magnet is not strong enough to keep MagSafe accessories in place. Internal testing apparently shows that this won't be an issue with the battery pack as its 'magnetic attachment system has proved strong enough for the charging unit to stay in place'.
If these problems persist, Apple might scrap the project. The company is cautious when it comes to charging-related accessories, as is evident by the fact that the AirPower mat was never formally released because of overheating issues.
Apple has seemingly also talked about making other MagSafe accessories, including an in-car attachment.
Today's report comes on the heels of a recent report that said some code snippets in iOS 14.5 beta 2 mentioned a new ‘Mobile Charge Mode’ for an unannounced battery pack that would keep the iPhone 12 charged to 90 percent for battery efficiency. Those references have since been removed.
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