Magnetically Attached iPhone 12 Wireless Charger Unveiled Ahead of Apple Event

[MacRumors]

Macotakara points to a new product unveiled today by Japanese accessory manufacturer MPOW. The device is a magnetically attached wireless charger designed for the "new iPhone".

MPOW JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Takehiko Komazaki) announces a wireless charger that supports the charging position adjustment function using a magnet, which is a new wireless charging mechanism installed in the new iPhone.

The company goes on to describe the product having a "ring-shaped magnet mechanism" which matches up with a similar mechanism in the new iPhone, allowing the charger to firmly attach to the device. This allows for better charging performance than traditional wireless chargers which may move position over time. The company also notes that the product "is intended for use with new iPhones, may not be able to be charged when used with other smartphones."

The product announcement comes hours before Apple's event on October 13th which is expected to unveil the iPhone 12. One of the most recent rumors suggested that Apple would revive the "MagSafe" brand but apply it to two new magnetic chargers designed for the iPhone 12. These were dubbed "MagSafe Charger" and "MagSafe Duo Charger".

The rumor follows up other leaks that have shown the magnetic rings that have been shown in schematics and built into cases.

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[farewelwilliams]

giant watch charger


side note:
imagine battery versions where you can detach the cable and keep a thin hockeypuck battery attached behind the phone. i think that's how apple is going to go portless.

 

[LegacyDroid]

will it work on 2020 iPhone SE? or just only iPhone 12 and beyond ?

Edit: Re-read it.. NVM

 

[arn]

will it work on 2020 iPhone SE? or just only iPhone 12 and beyond ?

Edit: Re-read it.. NVM

ya, presumably only iPhone 12 and beyond will have the magnets in the chassis.

 

[JM]

Apple Watch been doin' it since '15.

 

[joelhinch]

Getting ready to remove the port in iPhone 13

 

[joeblow7777]

How is this a “wireless” charger? If this is wireless, then so was MagSafe on MacBooks.

 

[Kung gu]

hey Arn, can u do a report on 16" overheating and using 19watts when using external monitor?
thanks

 

[Jony Ive and Co.]

Cool!!! Wireless charging has so much room for improvements - much faster speeds, magnetic attachment like Magsafe etc

Would be curious how Apple maps out the wireless future - the Apple Watch uses a different charger; Magsafe is now reintroduced for iPhone, iPhone 8-11 Pro Max with traditional Qi wireless charging, and how the fully wireless 2021 iPhone will fit in. Im sure Apple would figure it out.

 

[slimejester]

I mean, who doesn’t lay their phone face down against a marble inkwell?

 

[kaycrystal626]

Getting ready to remove the port in iPhone 13

They can't remove the port. CarPlay needs a port, can't do it with Bluetooth.

 

[0924487]

I don’t see how that is wireless charging. I see a big cable and big connector right there, probably with lots of heat. How is this better than using the USB PD charging cable?

 

[skiwildcat7]

I have a great idea: you connect a cable to the phone via a small hole in the phone and that cable is connected to the wall which delivers electricity over the cable at rates much faster than this supposed wireless charging. It’s an incredible invention let me tell you. I call it a “plug”.

 

[joeblow7777]

Getting ready to remove the port in iPhone 13

I doubt it. Wireless charging still isn’t ubiquitous enough. This isn’t like removing the headphone jack. If people can’t charge their phone in a convenient way it’s completely useless to them.

 

[ethanwa79]

They can't remove the port. CarPlay needs a port, can't do it with Bluetooth.

uhhh wireless CarPlay?

 

[glindon]

How is this a “wireless” charger?

Well nothing we have right now is really wireless charging. Eventually we might have wireless power transmission and that would be true wireless.

 

[farewelwilliams]

They can't remove the port. CarPlay needs a port, can't do it with Bluetooth.

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[joeblough]

How is this a “wireless” charger?

joeblough is disappointed in you, joeblow7777.

i sure hope the 12 is still Qi compatible cause i already have 4 anker pads!

 

[cmaier]

They can't remove the port. CarPlay needs a port, can't do it with Bluetooth.

No it doesn’t. wireless carplay has been a thing in some cars for years.

 

[cmaier]

This seems like an unpleasant use case. Nothing holding that charger in place to the table or what not. Don’t see the point of this particular implementation.

 

[skiwildcat7]

No it doesn’t. wireless carplay has been a thing in some cars for years.

Wireless CarPlay isn’t ubiquitous enough. You need serious upgrades to the head units even in cars made right now.

 

[joeblow7777]

Well nothing we have right now is really wireless charging. Eventually we might have wireless power transmission and that would be true wireless.

I know, but with this the phone is literally still tethered to a wire. It doesn’t even look wireless.

 

[cmaier]

Wireless CarPlay isn’t ubiquitous enough. You need serious upgrades to the head units even in cars made right now.

Lightning wasn’t ubiquitous when apple dropped the 25 pin connector, and lots of cars (mine included) had 25 pin docks for iPods and iphones back then. Apple doesn’t care.

 

[537635]

I don't see this working with cases. Simply too thick for the magnets to attach properly. Unless magnets are also in the cases.

 

[currentinterest]

A smart adapter similar to the iPad will replace the Lightening port. No USB-C will ever likely be used.