One of the best things Apple ever did was develop MagSafe This magnetic connector not only kept the MacBook charged, but also ensured that if someone pulled or tripped on the cable, it would disconnect without damaging the cable itself or the laptop

MagSafe disappeared in 2016 when Apple added USB-C to the then-new MacBook Pro, but new leaks suggest it may be coming back as a new wireless charging solution for the iPhone 12

The news comes from leaker "Kang" on Chinese social media site Weibo, who says the term MagSafe will return at next week's iPhone 12 event, but the technology is not familiar to longtime MacBook Pro users It will not be familiar to longtime MacBook Pro users, he said

Kang didn't elaborate much on just what name MagSafe would be that Apple will use for the iPhone 12's wireless charging, but we can make some educated guesses We've already seen leaked photos showing a strange ring of magnets around the iPhone 12's magnetic coils This is the same magnetic coil that enables wireless charging

The magnets are speculated to be for a "snap-in" system to secure the iPhone 12 to a suitable wireless charging pad; MagSafe is naturally the name of such a system, as it would prevent the iPhone from being accidentally knocked or moved during charging would be

It would also eliminate placing the iPhone on a part of the pad where it cannot be charged

Kang also stated that there will be MagSafe accessories, including a MagSafe charger and a "MagSafe Duo charger"

The only question is whether iPhone 12 owners will need to replace their old wireless charging pads or whether they can upgrade with some sort of MagSafe accessory Thankfully, we will have to wait until Tuesday to find out for sure