Future MagSafe could transmit data and authenticate users through peripherals

Apple has been researching ways to advance onto a MagSafe charger, and it will charge. You can add an MagSafe patent application that lays out the problem, and has solutions that mean making MagSafe smarter.

"For instance, some accessory devices inadvertently form a "heat trap" by virtue of their position on the electronic device," says Apple. "Moreover, advances in processor technology provide faster processing speeds for electronic devices, but generate more heat during operation."