Recharged rumor: iPhone 17 Pro may get reverse wireless charging

A Weibo leaker has revived a long-running rumor that Apple will introduce a reverse charging feature, and that it could arrive in the iPhone 17 Pro.

A blue smartphone with two cameras on the back and a round white magnetic charger attached, set against a blue background.

MagSafe 2 charger on an iPhone 16

Reverse charging, a function where one device recharges another using its charging system, has been a rumor floating around for years. However, if a Weibo leaker is to be believed, it could actually arrive this fall.

Posted on Monday, leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” claims that Apple has tested reverse charging in the iPhone 17 Pro. It is also apparently said to be a reliable and “dependable” feature, though no details are provided about what it does, or whether it is cable-based or uses wireless charging.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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