Apple’s very first iOS 17 beta seems to have confirmed that the corporate is engaged on two unannounced MagSafe charging equipment.
The beta, which was launched following the WWDC 2023 opening keynote on June 5, has code references to the 2 charging merchandise. The 2 mannequin numbers listed do not but exist, suggesting that they have been put aside for one thing that Apple will launch sooner or later.
The code references a brand new MagSafe Battery Pack and MagSafe Charger, however past that, no extra particulars about options or kind components can be found right now.
Coming quickly?
The brand new references had been noticed after which shared to Twitter by @aaronp613 with the brand new MagSafe Battery Pack carrying the mannequin quantity A2781. The unannounced MagSafe Charger has the mannequin quantity A3088 however once more, we do not but know what they are going to supply.
iOS 17 beta 1 additionally has references to a brand new MagSafe Battery Pack with the mannequin quantity A2781 https://t.co/SS4pdhU8r1 pic.twitter.com/ltLFMkW6tBJune 6, 2023
Whereas it is doable that these new fashions will look similar to those that they change, they might make use of Qi2 help for the primary time. That customary is predicated on Apple’s present MagSafe implementation however might permit for sooner wi-fi charging speeds than Apple’s present 15W restrict. It could additionally open these speeds as much as different Qi2-compatible units, like Android telephones.
The upcoming iPhone 15 lineup is already rumored to have official Qi2 wi-fi charging help as effectively, so up to date chargers might make loads of sense forward of that launch.
It is not possible at this level to know when these new objects will ship, and it is nonetheless doable that they are going to arrive earlier than Apple makes iOS 17 accessible to the general public later this 12 months.
Latest stories additionally instructed that Apple was as soon as engaged on MagSafe equipment that got here in numerous colours apart from the acquainted white. There’s an opportunity that Apple might observe that up this time round.