They put a new Airpods Pro revision on the Apple Store, Airpods gen 3 was what was announced. The new Airpods Pro just has magnets added to the charging case so they snap onto Magsafe chargers like the gen 3 does.
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AirPods Pro Now Available With MagSafe Charging Case for Same $249 Price
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The Pros are a no go for many people. I for one had to return mine as they were actually painful to wear. There’s a thread about it on here somewhere. Silicone tips just aren’t any option for many
here's one for five bucks
ESR Magnetic Case with HaloLock for AirPods Pro 1st Generation (2019), MagSafe Ready, Easy-Open Design, Visible Charging Light, Enhanced Drop Protection, Cloud Series, Black
ESR Magnetic Case with HaloLock for AirPods Pro 1st Generation (2019), MagSafe Ready, Easy-Open Design, Visible Charging Light, Enhanced Drop Protection, Cloud Series, Black
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My hypothesis is: Apple will enable the reverse wireless charging feature in the iPhone for AirPods 3 and Pro sooner rather than later, maybe through software update down the line, or maybe in the next generation of iPhones (Sept 2022) at last.
Otherwise it makes no sense to me, it's not difficult by any means to place one of these charging cases aligned with the coil inside any Qi charging pad – including Apple's own MagSafe charging puck. MagSafe will enable a perfect alignment if you have bought the puck already, sure, but the charging case only demands 5 watts of power with no fast charging capability whatsoever, the imbedded magnets provide no meaningful benefits in this case. (sorry for the pun)
The more I think about it, the more I tend to believe that these charging cases are not primary intended to work with the charging puck, but to work with the iPhone. Because not every iPhone owner would buy a MagSafe charging puck, but every AirPods owner guaranteed has an iPhone! Forgot to charge the AirPods charging case last night? Simply snap it to the back of your iPhone and you're good to go. It starts to make perfect sense now.
Considering that iPhone can already reverse charge the MagSafe Battery Pack, albeit the iPhone must be plugged in and charged above 80% because of obvious reasons, the AirPods charging case is basically a shrank-down version of that, I'd be surprised if Apple gives these charging cases the MagSafe compatibility then does nothing with it and walks away.
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Well, I certainly overthought and overlooked, as @jaytv111 pointed out, the magnetic polarity actually prevents the attachment.
Otherwise it makes no sense to me, it's not difficult by any means to place one of these charging cases aligned with the coil inside any Qi charging pad – including Apple's own MagSafe charging puck. MagSafe will enable a perfect alignment if you have bought the puck already, sure, but the charging case only demands 5 watts of power with no fast charging capability whatsoever, the imbedded magnets provide no meaningful benefits in this case. (sorry for the pun)
The more I think about it, the more I tend to believe that these charging cases are not primary intended to work with the charging puck, but to work with the iPhone. Because not every iPhone owner would buy a MagSafe charging puck, but every AirPods owner guaranteed has an iPhone! Forgot to charge the AirPods charging case last night? Simply snap it to the back of your iPhone and you're good to go. It starts to make perfect sense now.
Considering that iPhone can already reverse charge the MagSafe Battery Pack, albeit the iPhone must be plugged in and charged above 80% because of obvious reasons, the AirPods charging case is basically a shrank-down version of that, I'd be surprised if Apple gives these charging cases the MagSafe compatibility then does nothing with it and walks away.
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Well, I certainly overthought and overlooked, as @jaytv111 pointed out, the magnetic polarity actually prevents the attachment.
Thanks for the correction!
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Wow, I was very confused reading this, couldnt figure out what changed, then I read the comments. So they added stronger magnets to the case. Okay. Honestly, I thought the case already had these. I never tried them, because I like the regular AirPods more, because they're not in-ear.
But yeah, nice addition, for the AirPods 3 too.
I bought this stand for my iPhone 12/MagSafe charger. This means, this new case could also probably stick onto it.
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But yeah, nice addition, for the AirPods 3 too.
I bought this stand for my iPhone 12/MagSafe charger. This means, this new case could also probably stick onto it.
The magnetic polarity gets in the way of using the iPhone for charging another Magsafe device. This one will repel from an iPhone and get misaligned, so no there will not be reverse wireless charging. This was done so that you can use certain Magsafe chargers, usually stand chargers, with the Airpods and it improves the alignment. Some chargers you can't put the Airpods case on it because it's a stand and it falls right off.
Think MIGHT be a bit misleading. MagSafe, to me, means it snaps into place with little effort. “Works with MagSafe” might mean you can stick your AirPods on the MagSafe charger and it might charge if you positioned them correctly. Which is it? Who knows.
I need a new case too, moisture has slightly corroded one of the connectors causing the right airpod to sometimes discharge in the case.
I’d love one too!
I always set my case on my phone’s MagSafe charger even though it is easily knocked off. Plus, my case is pretty beaut up and dyed from jeans.
Am I able to purchase a new one using my AppleCare+ or anything?
Looks like Magsafe is here to stay and Apple is preparing all its device to be compatible, and possibly leaving Lightning port behind.
It’s been some time since Lightning port is actually hidden away from marketing pictures and product informations, as if they get embarassed by it.
It’s been some time since Lightning port is actually hidden away from marketing pictures and product informations, as if they get embarassed by it.
New case attaches magnetically. It’s for new users it’s not aimed at those who already AirPods Pro.
I spoke too apple, and they said they did actually modify anything to the AirPods Pro. And plus its obvious because as of monday the AirPods Pro were called wireless charging and now its magsafe. They said its already compatible. So i am yet to check is there truly new revised AirPods Pro or is it just mentioning it’s compatibility with magsafe…
If you don't have MagSafe chargers yet, is this worth getting or try to pick up non-mag safe wireless case?