Report: Apple works on iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack

There may or may not be a magnetic battery back for the iPhone 12 in the works. A new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple has been developing a MagSafe Battery Pack attachment for its latest flagship for at least a year. It will supposedly attach to the MagSafe system at the back of the iPhone 12. And according to an unnamed source, some of the prototypes feature a white rubber exterior. Unlike previous iPhone battery packs, this won't serve as a protective case.

The company has reportedly tested to ensure the battery pack's magnetic system firmly attaches to the phone's back. Some MagSafe users have criticized the strength of the magnets Apple has used in the phone as it can't seem to keep MagSafe accessories adhered to it. 

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Apple might add an optical in-display fingerprint sensor to next iPhone

The rumours that Apple is considering using an in-screen fingerprint sensor isn't new. And now, we hear whispers once again. This time The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern reports that the next-generation of iPhones (possibly named the iPhone 13) will get an in-display Touch ID option. 

This feature will definitely come in handy, seeing as using Face ID in public is difficult these days because we need to wear face masks.

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Hyundai execs are reportedly 'divided' over possible Apple Car partnership

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We've heard rumours that Apple is in talks with Hyundai about developing its yet-to-be-confirmed Apple Car. And a new report from Reuters focuses on reluctance from the Korean car manufacturer's side. The report claims that Hyundai's executives are divided over the idea of collaborating with Apple. The primary concern is that the deal might turn Hyundai into a contract manufacturer for another brand, which an unnamed Hyundai executive claims they don't really do.

Their discussions reportedly began back in 2018 when Apple's car initiative was headed by Alexander Hitzinger. Hitzinger now works for Volkswagen. The talks stalled supposedly because of Hyundai's reluctance to work with other companies. The carmaker doesn't want to be like Foxconn for Apple's vehicles. But Hyundai has excess capacity, and contract manufacturing will help it secure production volume.

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Apple will reportedly drop support for original iPhone SE, iPhone 6s series when iOS 15 launches next year

When Apple launches the next iteration of iOS in 2021, there are a few phones that the system might no longer support. According to The Verifier, Apple might drop support for the original iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus when iOS 15 comes out. 

9to5Mac says the source has a mixed track record when it comes to Apple rumours. But it has accurately reported things like iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 no longer getting updates past iOS 12, and that iOS 14 would support all the same iPhones as iOS 13.

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