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Apple is reportedly working on a magnetic battery pack for the iPhone 12, but it's being held up by software issues

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Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Redeem nowGet the latest tech news &amp; scoops — delivered daily to your inbox.Something is loading.Apple is working on a magnetic battery pack that attaches to the iPhone 12, reported on Friday.&nbsp;The battery pack, which was planned for release in the months following the iPhone 12 launch last October, will rely on Apple's MagSafe system to stick to the back of the latest iPhones, according to Bloomberg. MagSafe accessories work by&nbsp; via a magnetic coil implanted in the back of the phone. Apple currently offers an array of MagSafe products, including magnetic wallets and cases.Apple already sells battery packs built into iPhone cases, but the new device would be a standalone wireless charger.But Apple is reportedly running into roadblocks with the battery packs, particularly when it comes to software: The iPhone will mistakenly show that it's overheating when the battery pack is attached. There are also issues when the user switches between using the battery pack with and without a case on their iPhone.These issues could result in the device being scrapped altogether, Bloomberg reports.A spokesperson for Apple did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.&nbsp;The company has experimented with wireless charging products over the past few years, including the it unveiled last fall, as well as the MagSafe Duo, which charges both an iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time.&nbsp;But the company has also had a rare public flop when it comes to wireless charging: In 2017, Apple announced AirPower, a wireless charging mat that could charge up multiple devices at once. But the product never came to fruition, and two years later, Apple announced it was altogether.&nbsp;The MagSafe system has also led to a few issues since the products were launched last fall. Apple has warned that the charging pad can , and that the magnets in the iPhone 12 and the MagSafe accessories can like pacemakers.Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know.Subscribe to push notificationsAn icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.Keep readingIt indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options.Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.Redeem nowGet the latest tech news &amp; scoops — delivered daily to your inbox.Something is loading.Apple is working on a magnetic battery pack that attaches to the iPhone 12, reported on Friday.&nbsp;The battery pack, which was planned for release in the months following the iPhone 12 launch last October, will rely on Apple's MagSafe system to stick to the back of the latest iPhones, according to...

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