Apple's $129 MagSafe Duo Charger Can't Fast Charge Apple Watch Series 7

[CWallace]

I think Apple’s focus is more about making $$$ now.

I think it is more that technology advances... I suppose Apple could have made the MagSafe Duo just a holder for the pucks so you could swap them out as newer models with newer features were released, but other OEMs likely will encounter the same issue with their stands that have hard-fixed pucks that cannot be swapped out.

 

[CWallace]

And this would be fine except its at the cost of innovation.

Innovation is why the AW7 can charge faster than previous Series (with the right hardware).

 

[citysnaps]

Yes... technology must not march ahead.

I remember the whine-fest when Apple introduced USB-C.

 

[Analog Kid]

"Apple sucks because there's nothing new in the Series 7!"

"Apple sucks because there's something new in Series 7!"

 

[citysnaps]

I think Apple’s focus is more about making $$$ now.

Seriously? Now? That has always been the case and business motivation.

 

[tgwaste]

Innovation is why the AW7 can charge faster than previous Series (with the right hardware).

This isn't innovation. This is them holding back technology to create an additional talking point for the lack luster series 7. Haven't you figured Apple out by now?

 

[gldoorii]

Maybe the $229 version that can will be revealed next week..

 

[dominiongamma]

I miss Steve Jobs. Crap like this wouldn't happen. All these excessive product lines wouldn't happen. Someone's butt would be chewed so hard it would be entertaining to watch. They develop these things like 3 years ahead and can't realize when they make something that won't work with the following year's devices. That's some serious oversight that I think Jobs wouldn't have missed.

Steve Jobs was also out of touch with some things like antennagate, ping, larger iPhone screens

 

[Macropanda]

I miss Steve Jobs. Crap like this wouldn't happen. All these excessive product lines wouldn't happen. Someone's butt would be chewed so hard it would be entertaining to watch. They develop these things like 3 years ahead and can't realize when they make something that won't work with the following year's devices. That's some serious oversight that I think Jobs wouldn't have missed.

The sooner Tim Cook steps down the better. Apple needs a replacement like Steve who had an eye for perfection and not constantly releasing stuff that’s sub par. Don’t get me wrong, some of what Tim has done has been great but Apple is no longer the “it just works” company and they should be trying to get that back.

 

[Brandon-e]

The headline should read, “Apple releases charger that is 30% faster.”

This isn’t news, people. Every time you’re buying tech, you’re buying a moving target. Don’t like it? Stop buying tech.

 

[citysnaps]

And this would be fine except its at the cost of innovation.

No... innovation and making $$$$$$$ go hand in hand. As evidenced by Apple's millions of customers, many repeat, purchasing premium products and services, at premium prices, year after year after year. Along with Apple's record breaking financials, year after year after year.

 

[davidako]

Has Apple Inc. announced a trade in or recycling program for the old chargers?

Or is there no money in it for them so they're happy to have them all thrown in landfill?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

No... innovation and making $$$$$$$ go hand in hand. As evidenced by Apple's millions of customers, many repeat, purchasing premium products and services, at premium prices, year after year after year. Along with Apple's record breaking financials, year after year after year.

It’s pretty much a spinning cycle Apple is running.

 

[CoastalMaineBird]

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Apple's $129 MagSafe Duo Charger Can't Fast Charge Apple Watch Series 7

But it CAN charge it half-fast.

 

[CWallace]

This isn't innovation. This is them holding back technology to create an additional talking point for the lack luster series 7. Haven't you figured Apple out by now?

Oh yes, silly me. I do keep forgetting that Apple already has the next ten years' of each line of product designed in the labs (again, proving just how innovative they are - they are already a decade ahead of everyone else) and drips one from each line out every 12-18 months. So we could have the 2031 iPhone now, but we must wait until 2031 for them to deign to give it to us.

 

[Naraxus]

Rofl. Wth Apple? Is Timmy really that obtuse?

 

[tgwaste]

Oh yes, silly me. I do keep forgetting that Apple already has the next ten years' of each line of product designed in the labs (again, proving just how innovative they are - they are already a decade ahead of everyone else) and drips one from each line out every 12-18 months. So we could have the 2031 iPhone now, but we must wait until 2031 for them to deign to give it to us.

Apple is not a God. Stop worshiping them.

 

[kiensoy]

Worst thing is that if you buy this for travelling you probably would make more use of the fast charging than just using it at home.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Worst thing is that if you buy this for travelling you probably would make more use of the fast charging than just using it at home.

Many of the airplanes have USB ports as well.

 

[seanmcbay]

You're such a sucker if you bought one of these. I have had the same thing basically for over a year that cost me only $30 and works great.

 

[oldwatery]

Apple are fast becoming an evil company in so many ways. But as far as the environment they are the worst. Their hypocrisy on this issue is stunning. Tim Apple is a greedy bastard.

 

[GadgetBen]

Haha! So basically the only other reason for justifying an upgrade (from series 6) is the 1mm increase in screen size.

Glad I cancelled my order even more now!

 

[Sciomar]

What a shame, but expected lol. It works great for travel. I got it in an open box sale and truthfully it charges my S5 really fast as it is, I'll just have to miss out on that extra 20% while I sleep.

 

[GadgetBen]

You're such a sucker if you bought one of these. I have had the same thing basically for over a year that cost me only $30 and works great.

Couldn't agree more

 

[CWallace]

Apple is not a God. Stop worshiping them.