Last week, there was a big leak that Apple would be launching a new wireless charger along with the iPhone 12. It is said to be some sort of magnetic charger, with Apple reviving its MagSafe brand.

Now, hours before the iPhone 12 launch event, we have a photo of it. It looks like a giant version of the Apple Watch charger, which should come as no big surprise to anyone.

The image is by Japanese company MPOW, which promises that their charger is compatible with "a new wireless charging mechanism called the magnet-based charging positioning feature in the new iPhone."

A bit wordy, but the meaning is clear. Especially when followed by a description of the "ring-shaped magnet mechanism" around the iPhone 12's wireless charging coil. We have already seen evidence of this in previous leaks, and it appears that these magnets are there to hold the phone more securely to the charging pad.

The idea behind this seems to be that each time you place the iPhone 12 to charge, the magnets pull the iPhone 12 to the same position. That way, you won't miss a charge if you put it in the wrong place. Hence the name MagSafe was born.

Oddly enough, MPOW claims that this charger may not support devices other than the iPhone 12. Obviously, those with an iPhone 11 or Samsung Galaxy will not be able to take advantage of the magnet, but you would have thought it would still be a standard Qi charger.

Fortunately, we don't have long to wait, and no doubt we'll hear all about this new MagSafe charger and how it works later today. Follow our iPhone 12 event live blog to get all the news as it happens, including other last-minute leaks.