iPhone 12 may have reverse wireless charging after all - Tom's Guide

The iPhone 12 could have reverse wireless charging capabilities.

They’ve evolved to become wireless charging pads themselves, capable of charging other phones, earbuds or smartwatches.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Apple didn't announce that the iPhone 12 has reverse wireless charging.

The iPhone 11 was supposed to come with reverse wireless charging, but reports claimed that the feature was scrapped before launch because it didn’t live up to Apple’s own standards.

A new MagSafe feature was hidden in Apple FCC filings: “In addition to being able to be charged by a desktop WPT charger (puck), 2020 iPhone models also support WPT charging function at 360 kHz to charge accessories [including] an external potential apple accessory in future.”October 28, 2020.

The FCC filing, first discovered by VentureBeat’s Jeremy Horwitz, reveals that the iPhone 12 works with standard Qi chargers and a “new charging function at 360 kHz” which can recharge accessories.

No doubt reverse wireless charging, if it really is functional, can be unlocked later through a software update.