Following rumors that Apple is working on a MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 12 models, popular accessory maker Anker has overtaken Apple with the launch of its PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank.
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The PowerCore battery, pre-planned at CES 2021, is magnetically attached to the back of any iPhone 12 model and provides a 5 W wireless charge. With a capacity of 5,000 mAh, the battery is capable of charging the iPhone. 12 mini from 0% to 100%, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro from 0% to 95% and the iPhone 12 Pro Max from 0% to 75%, according to Anker. The battery is charged by itself via USB-C.
Although the battery is compatible with the MagSafe system, it is not an official accessory, so the charge is limited to 5W. Apple’s rumored MagSafe battery could probably charge an iPhone 12 model of up to 15 W, in line with the MagSafe charger.
Amazon carries the PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank for $ 39.99, with orders placed now estimated for delivery in mid-April.
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MacRumors contributor Steve Moser recently discovered code-level references to a “battery pack” in iOS 14.5 beta, and this was followed by a report from BloombergMark Gurman claims that Apple is working on a MagSafe battery for the iPhone 12 models. The report stated that Apple has faced some issues with the development of the accessory, however, so its release may be delay or undo completely.
(Thanks, Zach Samson!)
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