Check Out This Early Prototype of Apple's MagSafe Charger [Images]

An early prototype of Apple's MagSafe Charger surfaced online today. In a post on X, @KosutamiSan shared images of the device which was designed around the same time as AirPower.

Unreleased prototype of MagSafe Charger. It's super rare yet interesting. Featured different design, magnetic placement, and materials used. Produced around Mar. 2017, which same the AirPower does. Project started over after it's cancellation. Infos in last pic. #appleinternal




Prototype Highlights
● Magnetic featured
● Developed with AirPower
● Same size as the current one (released)
● Thinner than the current
● Opposite magnetism to the current
● Same material as HomePod's bottom
● Designed with previous version of Apple Design Language

The new MagSafe Charger is said to feature redesigned internals for better performance under heat, a 70% smaller logic board, a thicker heatsink, and extra grease. It's available on sale today for $29, a discount of $10 off its list price of $39.

Take a look at the prototype images below...