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Apple Launches $99 MagSafe Battery Pack
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The opposite:
"The MagSafe Battery Pack and the iPhone can be charged at the same time. Apple says that a Lightning cable can be plugged into the MagSafe Battery Pack for up to 15W of wireless charging, and with a 20W charger, the MagSafe Battery Pack and the iPhone will charge even faster. Apple recommends a 20W or higher USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to Lightning Cable for charging the MagSafe Battery Pack."
So you plug in the pack, which charges it and the phone. Not the reverse.
"You can also charge both if you attach your MagSafe Battery Pack to your iPhone, then plug your iPhone into a power source. You might want to charge this way if you need to connect your iPhone to another device while charging, like if you're using wired CarPlay or transferring photos to a Mac"
Why would that matter? The magnets are there just to align it. They are not there to charge anything. Its the charging coil that is going to charge the phone and for that you don't really need the magnets so technically, if you position it as you should it should charge even the SE. (or any iPhone with wireless charging capability for that matter).
So, again - why not? ;-)
So, again - why not? ;-)
Ahh, missed that.
Now if it just came in something other than 'ready to get dirty' white.....
This 1460mAh battery will, at full capacity, charge your empty iPhone 12 Pro 2,815 mAh battery half full. What else do you need when on the road or at a party, using your phone while it’s being charged?
not compatible with iPhone SE 2020? Why not, its wireless charging too
Apple will do everything they can do to make you get an iPhone, hence the SE exists.
But they will also cripple it enough with software to make you feel it everyday that you should have gone for the "standard" iPhone. Apple has been doing that with different interactive behaviour of notifications on "standard" iPhone and iPhone SE, and now this.
I had, however, come to this thread to post a follow-up to my previous post on colors. AirTag loops get colors, these battery packs covering 70% of the phone's butt do not. Maybe the designers thought this is essential for us to visually realise that we are using these packs, but I think it would not have made a difference to that particular realisation if they were color co-ordinated. It would only have made it more acceptable. That is, if one is already able to digest $99 for 1460 mAh.
Considering how Apple has experience with giving the maximum possible battery capacity in notebook chassis as thin as MacBook (12"), they would certainly have been able to work out more than 1460 in this chassis. It is funny, this does not even offer 1 full charge to the 12 mini. Preposterous.
$99 for a partial charge? And at 5W only. Let’s see how dirty this thing gets.
Apple today introduced a new MagSafe Battery Pack to its website, which is designed to work with the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The MagSafe Battery Pack attaches magnetically to the back of one of the iPhone 12 models, with the magnets keeping it aligned to your iPhone. The MagSafe Battery Pack is available in a white color, and it appears to be covered with a silicone coating. Based on images of the MagSafe Battery Pack, the accessory has an 11.13Wh battery, which will offer a partial charge for Apple's iPhones. For comparison, the iPhone 12 has a 10.78Wh battery, but Qi charging is inefficient, resulting in power loss.
While on the go, the MagSafe Battery Pack can charge an iPhone at 5W, but plugged in, it can be charged at up to 15W.
The MagSafe Battery Pack and the iPhone can be charged at the same time. Apple says that a Lightning cable can be plugged into the MagSafe Battery Pack for up to 15W of wireless charging, and with a 20W charger, the MagSafe Battery Pack and the iPhone will charge even faster. Apple recommends a 20W or higher USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to Lightning Cable for charging the MagSafe Battery Pack.
The MagSafe Battery Pack can also be charged through the iPhone if the iPhone is plugged into a power source. Apple suggests users might want to charge this way if the iPhone needs to connect to another device while charging, such as wired CarPlay or transferring photos to a Mac.
In a support document for the MagSafe Battery Pack, Apple says that iOS 14.7 or later is required to use the accessory. Charging status can be viewed on the Home Screen or in the Today View with the Batteries widget.
According to Apple, the iPhone might get slightly warm when it charges. To extend battery lifespan, if it's too warm, the software might limit charging above 80 percent, with the iPhone resuming charging when it cools down. A charge management feature helps to maintain battery health when the MagSafe Battery Pack is connected to power for prolonged periods of time, and with Optimized Battery Charging turned on, users will see a notification on the Lock Screen letting them know when the iPhone is fully charged. Tapping on the notification and choosing "Charge Now" will force a charge.
Those who use a Leather iPhone case with MagSafe should be aware that the MagSafe Battery Pack may show imprints from compression of the leather, which Apple says is normal. For anyone concerned about the imprints, Apple suggests using a non-leather case.
The MagSafe Battery Pack is priced at $99 and will begin delivering to customers on July 19.
Article Link: Apple Launches $99 MagSafe Battery Pack
People check out the Mophie battery pack snap and juice for $49. 5,000 mAh and a nice dark grey textured material. Slim as well. And the magnets we extremely strong. Does not move while using .
What's the battery capacity in mAh? $99 is expensive, when I could just get an Anker 26600 mAh battery with USB-C Pd for less than that. And the Anker battery can be used with other accessories, such as my Intel MacBook. It extends my battery life for an extra 4 hours. I haven't tested it with Apple Silicon... I'd expect it to last even longer as Intel MacBook uses more power under load.
If I buy 3 and stack them will it charge at 15w?
This reminds me of a Windows joke I once came across:
If I install Windows 7 32-bit twice will it make it 64-bit? Yes, it will also make it Windows 14.
I don’t see a port to charge the battery pack.
So…iPhone use reverse charging to charge this when it’s connected to a wall charger.
In a way iPhone has the ability to reverse charge accessories.
So…iPhone use reverse charging to charge this when it’s connected to a wall charger.
In a way iPhone has the ability to reverse charge accessories.
"...You'll see an amber status light while your MagSafe Battery Pack is charging. When the MagSafe Battery Pack is fully charged, you'll briefly see a green status light."
How to use your MagSafe Battery Pack
"Charge your MagSafe Battery Pack
Before you use your MagSafe Battery Pack for the first time, fully charge it using a Lightning to USB cable with a 20W or higher power adapter.- Plug one end of a Lightning to USB cable into the Lightning connector on your MagSafe Battery Pack.
- Plug the other end of the cable into a 20W or higher USB power adapter, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
- You'll see an amber status light while your MagSafe Battery Pack is charging. When the MagSafe Battery Pack is fully charged, you'll briefly see a green status light."
this crap has only 1460mAh? Wth Apple? People who buy this nonsense are the ones to blame for this nonsense. Don't fall for bad product - demand more for your money.
There are far better products on the market with more mAh and cost way less.
I don't mind paying Apple premium on good products but this is just not one of them. Not even a full charge - lol
There are far better products on the market with more mAh and cost way less.
I don't mind paying Apple premium on good products but this is just not one of them. Not even a full charge - lol
This is cool... I guess.
Sidenote... why is there no Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 12 series?
I have a friend who's in construction and he's on the phone all the time. Very heavy user. He's happy with the battery life of his iPhone 11 Pro Max with battery case. But I told him there isn't one for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
I guess he'll have to use another brand of battery case... but I don't think any of them use Lightning, do they?
So he'll have to use a different cable when he needs to charge these 3rd-party cases.
Dang Apple...
Sidenote... why is there no Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 12 series?
I have a friend who's in construction and he's on the phone all the time. Very heavy user. He's happy with the battery life of his iPhone 11 Pro Max with battery case. But I told him there isn't one for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
I guess he'll have to use another brand of battery case... but I don't think any of them use Lightning, do they?
So he'll have to use a different cable when he needs to charge these 3rd-party cases.
Dang Apple...
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