Well, there are those magnetic breakaway USB-C cables. Maybe they'll just bundle one of those with the computer.

Yes, essentially a cable whose terminal endpoint is like https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mag...

The only problem with that is that it won't be able to reliably carry Thunderbolt 4 speeds. Most of those connectors are "USB-C" which is achievable, but I haven't seen any (verified) Thunderbolt 3 magnetic connectors, even.

That's important for Pro Display XDR users, or Thunderbolt dock users, who only use one cable to plug their Macbook in (power+thunderbolt).

Or, screw it, we end up with a charging only breakway USB-C port.

I don't think that the existing Apple charging cables work as Thunderbolt cables.

Good point, that is true.

Cheap joke incoming: yet another dongle.

For maximum trolling they should charge $29.99 for this feature..

I mean, if they change the current USB-C to USB-C charging cable to a magnetic breakaway one, I imagine they'll increase the price of the cable if bought separately.

And if they move to the iPhone MagSafe charging puck design, I imagine they'll sell those separately.

I really hope they keep USB-C charging. It's my favourite thing because allows me use to use one cable with external monitors and be able to charge my laptop from both sides.

I imagine they could support charging via USB-C, _and_ either their old mag-safe connector or a new more variant with no problems.