Apple Prototyped MagSafe iPhone Chargers in Different Colors, Including Unreleased 'Magic Charger' Stand

[macduke]

The prototype stand is too low to the surface to be used vertically. This was likely intended to be used with the rumored iOS 17 feature that makes the iPhone into a sort of home hub and/or nightstand device. Perhaps it was originally planned for iOS 16 so they’re holding on releasing the stand.

Using the “MagSafe” name for that charger shows how deeply mediocre Tim Cook is. Unlike MagSafe for the MacBook line, MagSafe for the iPhone line does not keep iPhones safe from falling to the floor if the power cable is accidentally pulled.

It makes sense to me. For the iPhone, it’s all about securely holding the device to mounts and securely attaching accessories. That’s where the “safe” portion of the name comes into play. Now as to how effective it is at securing accessories, that’s a different debate, lol. But that’s the intended marketing.

 

[TrancyGoose]

200 bucks please .. thanks!

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

No. It would be in reference to iSock. NSFW.

😬 Well, thanks for not posting it!

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

I want them to release those colored accessories and cables from the iMac.

 

[paradox00]

What they have there is a cable that matches whatever it is plugged into at both ends.

According to you, just matching at one end is better. I don’t think so.

But the cable still doesn't match the plastic at that end, so it solves nothing and looks worse (because the color changes at an illogical point instead of a logical one). The cable would look better when plugged with identical colors on each end. Trying to match the the plug to the power adapter is just an example of overthinking a problem and producing a worse result.

That or it's Tim Cook saving supply line money on not using colored plastic sheaths. Do you know whey extension cords generally don't have white plugs and black cables? Because it's dumb.

 

[ThomasJL]

It makes sense to me. For the iPhone, it’s all about securely holding the device to mounts and securely attaching accessories. That’s where the “safe” portion of the name comes into play. Now as to how effective it is at securing accessories, that’s a different debate, lol. But that’s the intended marketing.

It originally was not about being securely attached, but rather the opposite—easily detachable. It being easily detachable is what made the MacBooks “safe” from falling to the floor and being damaged. That simple logic is far too much for Tim Cook to process and understand.

 

[JapanApple]

Need to see it to believe it.
There is a lot to be desired with this rumor. The image, the story, etc. MORE BS

 

[frankly]

The prototype stand is too low to the surface to be used vertically. This was likely intended to be used with the rumored iOS 17 feature that makes the iPhone into a sort of home hub and/or nightstand device. Perhaps it was originally planned for iOS 16 so they’re holding on releasing the stand.

I can’t believe it took until page 4 of this thread for someone to point out this obvious issue. Thank you!

 

[svish]

Coloured versions would have been nice. Hopefully Apple will one day release the standing MagSafe charger.

 

[ChibaCityBlues]

Portless iPhone confirmed.

No. Apple need to fix the thermal issues first when charging wireless. The way it is for now it is pretty much useless within hotter climates, and especially in cabriolets.

 

[kilimanjaro]

Very Bang & Olufsen.

 

[_Spinn_]

Would be kind of cool to match the color of your phone.