I was trying to figure this out too...
Presumably that's why they're selling the mag safe cases. Basically, if you want to use mag safe with a case on, you have to have a mag safe compatible charger??
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Apple Introduces New MagSafe Cases and Accessories for iPhone 12
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Presumably that's why they're selling the mag safe cases. Basically, if you want to use mag safe with a case on, you have to have a mag safe compatible charger??
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I'm thinking more about bumps in the road I have no control over, not borderline sociopathic road behavior, thanks.
What a fantastic way to not bother to read before commenting about how they are magnetically shielded.
It's only used as a backup in the US now too. All readers are chip capable these days. Most of them are NFC too.
That card holder is like €65 (with VAT etc..) for the convenience of losing both at once, think I will just keep using Apple pay instead.. ?
Maybe a silly question, but what’s the point of a MagSafe case? You still insert the phone into the case like you normally would, right? The only benefit I can imagine is that now the case doesn’t need to sit as tight because the magnet will keep it in place - but that would make it easier for dirt to enter the case. I don’t quite see the point of the MagSafe case (I do see the benefits for the wallet accessory or the holders for the car which was pretty cool)
Anyone have insight whether the DJI Osmo Mobile 4 is MagSafe standard? It is kind of coincidence it came out with a very similar connection Apple is using.
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Following the announcement of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro today, Apple has introduced a new collection of cases and accessories on its online store. The central feature of these accessories is support for MagSafe on iPhone 12.
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With MagSafe, the new line of cases will automatically snap onto the back of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, making for super easy application. Charging accessories will do the same, leading to ultra-simple charging of up to 15W.
Shoppers should note that the accessories listed in this article are not available to purchase yet, and will likely launch at the same time that iPhone pre-orders do, starting this Friday for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. On November 6, pre-orders will go up for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
To start, there's a Silicone Case with MagSafe for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. It's available in Plum, Deep Navy, Kumquat, Cyprus Green, Pink Citrus, White, Black, and (PRODUCT)Red. It's priced at $49.00.
The same Silicone Case with MagSafe is available for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini, and in the same colors. They're also priced at $49.00.
The Clear Case with MagSafe is available for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and for the iPhone 12 mini. It's priced at $49.00.
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A new accessory this year is the iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe, priced at $59.00. It comes in Baltic Blue, California Poppy, Saddle Brown, and Black. This holds your ID and credit cards on the back of your iPhone 12. The Leather Wallet with MagSafe isn't available to buy yet.
Lastly, the basic MagSafe Charger is priced at $39.00. Apple also announced the MagSafe Duo Charger today, which has space for the iPhone 12 and Apple Watch, but it's not yet up on Apple.com.
Catch up on all of our event day coverage by checking out our articles on the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and HomePod mini.
Article Link: Apple Introduces New MagSafe Cases and Accessories for iPhone 12
I see no mention of that braided apple cable that was rumored.
That's a bummer. Leather case is my go to case, silicone in my hands and use does not have the same durability as the leather one. One leather case lasts me a year and looks virtually new until I upgrade, where I had to use 3 silicone cases in the same time frame.
They work but they are not magnetic with phones other than the 12 series. With earlier phones it works like a Qi charger and you have to place it precisely on the puck Laying flat on a table. That also how you charge the AirPods with it. I also don’t think you get the faster charging rate with earlier phones. They are basically “backwards compatible”.
What is Nomad gonna do with them cases? Will they fit?
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Nomad will do the same as will every other 3rd party case manufacture. Come out with new models.
Unfortunately it seems that is a sleeve and not a case. At least that’s what the presenter said. Something like “when you slide the phone into the sleeve the magnets know to display the time”.
I'm hoping it will make it easier to remove and replace the case without damaging it. I need to remove my case from time to time when my phone has overheated (I live in the tropics) or to clean it.
My God, that clear case looks horrendous. Probably the ugliest official case Apple have ever released.
I also think it has something to do with MagSafe case being able to pass through the charging from the MagSafe charger. I don’t think MagSafe charging works with a non MagSafe case.
Yea I don't understand why they didn't explain everything. What exactly gives faster wireless? Will just the 12 with the Mag charger give 15W or can you get it on a Qi that supports 15W. Do you need the Mag Case with any charger that supports 15W or just the Mag Case + Charger. Will any Wireless charging iPhone with the Mag Case + Charger get 15W?
My guess is to get 15W charging you have to use MagSafe. You can use MagSafe with or without a MagSafe case, but I’m pretty sure you can’t use MagSafe with a non MagSafe case.