iPhone 17 Pro could finally get long-awaited charging feature — what we know

iphone 17 pro dummy unit camera shot — (Image credit: Majin Bu)

As we approach the September Apple event, rumors about the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro are circulating everywhere. We just saw a massive leak detailing the iPhone Fold (though that'll be next year), and a new leak has spilled the beans on the long-awaited charging feature coming to the Pro versions of Apple's next iPhone.

According to leaker Fixed Focus Digital, who has a decent track record with a few misses, the iPhone 17 Pro (and presumably, Pro Max) will feature reverse wireless charging, a feature that has been available on some of the best Android phones for a long time.

As an AirPods Pro user, the idea of charging them from my phone when I have a surplus of power sounds incredibly appealing. Sure, the AirPods have great battery life, but sometimes I forget to charge the case for whatever reason. Having access to extra power, whether wired or wireless, sounds great. We'll see if Apple actually implements it, or if this is just another cycle in the up-and-down series of reverse charging rumors.

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Dave LeClair is the Senior News Editor for Tom's Guide, keeping his finger on the pulse of all things technology. He loves taking the complicated happenings in the tech world and explaining why they matter. Whether Apple is announcing the next big thing in the mobile space or a small startup advancing generative AI, Dave will apply his experience to help you figure out what's happening and why it's relevant to your life.

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