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Apple Warns MagSafe Charger Can Leave Circular Imprints on Leather Cases
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Nobody ever said that quote during antenna gate..and the joke is so old I really don’t get it how anybody could still get a laugh out of it.
i also don’t get Apple why they constantly bring up **** like MagSafe for iPhone.
If you need to charge fast: plug a cable in.
If you charge wirelessly over night, speed is a non-issue.
If you look closely to the Magsafe charger, you'll notice there is a center white silicone circle that is a bit raised over the aluminum metal circle.
This seems to prevent any damages to the glass back of the iPhone as only the silicone circle should e in contact with it.
As for cases, thing look different for a single reason: while glass is a rigid material, leather and silicone on the cases gives a little when pressed, so, there seems to be contact between the metal ring and the case, causing those circular marks.
Thinking a bit about the "issue", aren't the cases supposed to protect the iPhones from small day-to-day damages?
Isn't it normal and expectable to have nicks, scuffs and scratches on the cases over time, and sometimes afer a few days of use?
Like someone said, it's like a good pair of jeans, or a leahter couch or car seats.
Cases with marks are no issue, it's normal and comes with use.
On the contrary, if Apple claimed marks could appear on the back of iPhones, that I would consider bad design as the product itself isn't supposed to be damaged by accessories.
This seems to prevent any damages to the glass back of the iPhone as only the silicone circle should e in contact with it.
As for cases, thing look different for a single reason: while glass is a rigid material, leather and silicone on the cases gives a little when pressed, so, there seems to be contact between the metal ring and the case, causing those circular marks.
Thinking a bit about the "issue", aren't the cases supposed to protect the iPhones from small day-to-day damages?
Isn't it normal and expectable to have nicks, scuffs and scratches on the cases over time, and sometimes afer a few days of use?
Like someone said, it's like a good pair of jeans, or a leahter couch or car seats.
Cases with marks are no issue, it's normal and comes with use.
On the contrary, if Apple claimed marks could appear on the back of iPhones, that I would consider bad design as the product itself isn't supposed to be damaged by accessories.
Apple has unfortunately fallen for pseudo needs. Cable will always be the best option. Just because technically incompetent people fantasized otherwise, Apple should not have changed its point of view. So the whole nonsense continues in different aspects.
Apple should never have had to worry about tapping the data lines when USB cable charging is used in public places. Only Android devices needed Qi in this context.
And there will always be people who fall in love with second-rate ideas. I would be proud of Apple if they would not take any consideration to distribute 100% technically optimal products at least.
Apple should never have had to worry about tapping the data lines when USB cable charging is used in public places. Only Android devices needed Qi in this context.
And there will always be people who fall in love with second-rate ideas. I would be proud of Apple if they would not take any consideration to distribute 100% technically optimal products at least.
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iPhone 4 Antenna problems, Galaxy Note 7 fire problems, iphone 6 bend problems, Ford Focus Lemon Problems. Products have issues, nothing new. The issue is not nearly as important as how the company responds. If in fact this is a problem, Apple will need to be forthright, and willing to remedy the issue. Otherwise, this MagSafe device could cause issues. Honestly, I think this silicone case was dangled, or moved in order to get that type of marking. Granted, this i something we will all do while charging via MagSafe, but to me, its worth it. I won’t mind the ring.
I see the new Apple MagSafe Charger has left quite the impression on you, too!
(yes, I actually checked all seven pages of this thread and didn't see this joke made yet)
LOL 😂
You literally do not understand how batteries and electricity work then. Go back to school.
GadgetBen: “I blame Apple R&D for not being able to violate the laws of physics!”
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I could. My hesitance with that is that I haven't had the best of luck with Apple cables. Once the cable on the MagSafe charger deteriorates, it renders the whole thing useless. I'd be more enticed to buy this charger if I could pair it with one of my 6' braided Anker cables.
Oddly enough, the MagSafe Duo variant does appear to have the ability to swap out the cable. If that's the case, I'm not sure why they didn't just do this with both models.
In 2020 sure, but that's from 2009, Apple had 11 years to copy it and make it better.
Except for:
- New design (incl. around 9% thinner)
- Double the storage capacity (base model)
- 6GB vs 4GB RAM
- Bigger display
- 5-nanometre, faster chip (by up to 50%)
- Next-gen, faster Neural Engine (by up to 80%)
- LiDAR scanner
- Greater water resistance
- Night mode portraits
- Smart HDR 3
- Apple ProRAW
- FaceTime HD
- HDR Video with Dolby Vision
- Night mode Time-lapse
- Ceramic Shield front
- MagSafe compatible
I've bought Apple's leather cases for the past few years and they look great even after a year of use, they don't get scratched or nicks even with some drops once in a while. It seems a big oversight if those beautiful cases will get an ugly white ring right around the Apple logo.
Can't have it both ways, Apple can't market the most beautiful smartphone with shiny gold, and at the same time expect users to be totally fine with ring marks on the cases.
MagSafe Gate in the making. 😋 Seriously, though, apart from this particular cosmetic disturbance, I would also question convenience/practicality of any wireless charger on the market right now, as they are less efficient at charging (as compared to their wired counterparts) and generate more heat, which can affect batteries in a bad way.
Yes just like the magsafe charger scratched the ceramic back of my first gen Apple Watch.
People using iPad Pros and Magic Keyboard also beginning to show their iPad‘s back are having color shifting from using the keyboard case.
A wise decision, IMO. 👍 I am not going to use any wireless charger and keep on charging my iPhone with an old slow 5W wall charger overnight too (of which I indeed have plenty by now 😉). Less heat = less battery damage = retaining better battery capacity for longer.
The support document explicitly refers to leather cases; it does not mention silicon cases, like the one you've shown on the cover image of the article. It's a little bit misleading in my opinion.
Yeah no. Cable will not always be “the best option”. Wireless charging is great for situations where you aren’t looking for the fastest charge right this second. I have a wireless charger on my desk at work. Why? Because it’s super convenient to just set my phone down to top it off, do some work, the grab the phone quickly on my way to my next meeting. I don’t need the fastest charging right that second since I’m only adding a little more juice and not having to fumble with cables is convenient.
Reminder: Not everyone’s life or needs are the exact same as yours. YOU may prefer cables in all situations but that doesn’t mean everyone does or should.
No, the person that you responded to is right. Charging via cable is the best option from a purely objective technical standpoint. In addition to being faster, it is more efficient, creates less heat, and is better for battery health and longevity. It may not be as convenient for you, but there's no logical argument to be made that it isn't technically superior. Any argument otherwise is simply being intellectually dishonest.
Not too worried about the leather cases myself. They’ll get a patina on them anyway, this is just another little visual thing that will happen. In fact the case inheriting a bit of wear is part of the charm.
Think I’d be more bothered if I had a non leather case that was to get the mark, as you generally expect non leather ones to hold their original form better.
Think I’d be more bothered if I had a non leather case that was to get the mark, as you generally expect non leather ones to hold their original form better.
I got the perfect solution for everyone, just get apple's clear case, it's got a huge circle already built-in for aesthetic beauty, and no risk of circular imprints. 🤦♂️
