Apple's New MagSafe Charger and Cases Begin Arriving to Customers

[ani4ani]

Often. 🙄

They'll always be one I guess.

 

[Premium1]

Wonder if the silicone case still grips every tiny piece of dirt like past ones have? Those pictures make it look more like the leather cases and less like a silicone.

 

[SuperCachetes]

• slightly quicker charging - hardly what I would call fast.
• Why would you want a wallet that sticks to your phone? Credit cards are not needed if you are using any of NFC payments methods that Apple promote constantly?

• It’s a 100% increase from 7.5w to 15w in that charging scheme. If your salary were doubled, would you still call it “slightly more?”
• Are payment cards the only things in your wallet? I have at least two IDs that I take with me when I leave the house. Not to mention that - gasp - there are still merchants who don’t use NFC much less ApplePay...

to be more cynical

FTFY

 

[matrix07]

They'll always be one I guess.

Much more than one I’m pretty sure.

 

[matrix07]

What's with the attitude and the smart arse comments and what has a watch got to with anything.

This is a stupid product and offers zero benefit to anyone over above plugging a cable in; it is not even as useful as that!

Now that’s a stupid comment!

And it’s clear you have never owned Apple Watch, which use the same concept of charging.

 

[CharlesShaw]

With the Apple solution, there is no "just lifting it off the pad"

I’m sure Apple or third parties will be rolling out variations of this.



Edit: duh, how on earth did I forget about the MagSafe Duo from the event?

 

[ani4ani]

Now that’s a stupid comment!

And it’s clear you have never owned Apple Watch, which use the same concept of charging.

I have several smartwatches that use that concept....err because it is very hard to have a port. Unless you hadn't noticed, the iPhone is not suffering that problem.

Tetherless charging is supposed to be more convenient than plugging a cable in because you can just "drop on" and "lift off" your phone. That convenience is at the compromise of slower charging and not being able to charge and use your phone at the same time.

But hey, what do Apple do, they remove the convenience, and still charge the phone slower than a cable in a port..and you still can't use your phone!.

Genuis and folks just lap it up!!

 

[matrix07]

I have several smartwatches that use that concept....err because it is very hard to have a port. Unless you hadn't noticed, the iPhone is not suffering that problem.

Tetherless charging is supposed to be more convenient than plugging a cable in because you can just "drop on" and "lift off" your phone. That convenience is at the compromise of slower charging and not being able to charge and use your phone at the same time.

But hey, what do Apple do, they remove the convenience, and still charge the phone slower than a cable in a port..and you still can't use your phone!.

Genuis and folks just lap it up!!

If you have Apple Watch which also use magnetic charging you will know that it’s very easy to nudge it off. Now clearly the phone weight and the watch weight are different so we have to see how this pans out but what I’m trying to say is .. why being an ass instead of being open minded? 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[cardfan]

I have several smartwatches that use that concept....err because it is very hard to have a port. Unless you hadn't the iPhone is not suffering that problem.

Tetherless charging is supposed to be more convenient than plugging a cable in because you can just "drop on" and "lift off" your phone. That convenience is at the compromise of slower charging and not being able to charge and use your phone at the same time.

But hey, what do Apple do, they remove the convenience, and still charge the phone slower than a cable in a port..and you still can't use your phone!.

Genuis and folks just lap it up!!

It is 2020. Year of the stupid. Yes this is the silliest product Apple has introduced.

 

[Abazigal]

With the Apple solution, there is no "just lifting it off the pad" - you can't. You have to physically pull apart the phone from the pad, akin to pulling out a cable from a lightning port. If you actually did use a lightning cable, you at least use longer ones and at least with some practicality still use the phone whilst charging - with the MagSafe, that is very impractical given the 1m ~ 3ft cable. Only Apple!!

I exclusively use "wireless" charging [I prefer to call it tetherless charging] and all my pads are actually stands and I never miss finding the sweet-spot for charging; if I miss the sweet-spot, I didn't put it on the stand!!

I also struggle to understand the wallet attachment; do you have that connected to the phone alll of the time, i.e. when putting into and pulling out of your pockets? If so, seems to me that is going to be an annoying snag during that process?

That’s the whole point of a wallet attachment, no? You attach it to the case when you want a carry a few extra cards around, and you remove it when you want to charge the phone via MagSafe.

As for “missing the spot”, I have had a few experiences where I woke up and my 8+ wasn’t charged because it had slid off the wireless charger (I can only assume it’s due to the smooth glass back because it sure was charging before I went to bed).

I am not sure if this merits an over engineered solution like MagSafe, but Apple seems determined to introduce a new ecosystem of accessories, and so here we are.

 

[ani4ani]

If you have Apple Watch which also use magnetic charging you will know that it’s very easy to nudge it off. Now clearly the phone weight and the watch weight are different so we have to see how this pans out but what I’m trying to say is .. why being an ass instead of being open minded? 🤷🏻‍♂️

I am open minded, that's why I see the stupidity of the product. Your closed mind sees nothing but the spin from Apple. Your mind is so closed, you still can't accept the reality when folks spell it out to you

 

[KoToNaS]

Ordered clear silicone case for iPhone 12 and MagSafe. got email that both were shipped 2 days ago and tracking number. MagSafe delivered today by fedex but no updates about case since than. No tracking info. Both were showing 18th delivery date. Called Apple. Apple told me that case was lost or stolen. It never was handled to Fedex. They started investigation for package. And asked me to re-order new one but new one now showing 3 week delivery window. Thats crazy.

 

[matrix07]

I am open minded, that's why I see the stupidity of the product. Your closed mind sees nothing but the spin from Apple. Your mind is so closed, you still can't accept the reality when folks spell it out to you

The product isn’t released. There is no review. No one knows how well it works yet you already call it out. That’s closed minded, not open.

 

[rmoliv]

EXCUSE ME BUT... How did they get these so early? Do they do deliveries on Saturdays? Someone explain please!

 

[MistrSynistr]

EXCUSE ME BUT... How did they get these so early? Do they do deliveries on Saturdays? Someone explain please!

Yes, they deliver on Sunday now in the U.S. too.

 

[Sailormannn]

First hands-on video of the new "Clear" case. The Mag Safe Circle is sure out there.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

It is 2020. Year of the stupid. Yes this is the silliest product Apple has introduced.

iPod Socks would like to debate that point.

 

[TiTwo102]

So, magsafe is bigger than the actual charger, and it is more expensive.
Also, a mac is heavy enough to disconect magsafe if you run into the cable, an iPhone is not.

Why should we be exited about this ? I don’t see any progress with this gadget.

I would rather like to see USB-C become a standard on every Apple device.
Right now it is a real mess :
- USB-C for mac,
- USB-C or lightning for iPad,
- lightning or magsafe (and soon magsafe only) for iPhone,
- an other kind of magsafe for Apple watch.

 

[lederermc]

Apple's new MagSafe charger and cases have begun arriving to some customers earlier than expected, and images of the accessories have started to surface on Twitter. The photos provide a first look at the products in real-world use.

As of writing, some MagSafe cases are also available for pickup at select Apple Stores in countries like the United States, Canada, and Germany.

Filip Chudzinski, developer of Apple Watch band app Bandbreite and editor of Apple Store-focused Twitter account Storeteller, has shared a number of high-quality images of the MagSafe charger and the Deep Navy Silicone Case for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.

YouTube channel DerDaku has shared a MagSafe charger unboxing video in German:

MagSafe is set to improve the charging experience on ‌iPhone 12‌, with magnets that are optimized for alignment and efficiency, and the technology still supports existing Qi charging mats.

MagSafe also brings a new ecosystem of magnetic cases and accessories that snap onto the ‌iPhone 12‌. This includes new silicone, leather, and clear cases that easily connect onto the back of the iPhone, as well as a separate leather wallet accessory. Third-party accessories from Belkin and OtterBox have also been announced.

The images reveal a ring containing MagSafe's magnets on the interior of the case and confirm that Apple's new silicon cases cover the bottom of the iPhone for the first time.

The MagSafe charger also seems to be made of matte silver aluminium, unlike the polished metal seen on Apple's similar Apple Watch charging puck.

Article Link: Apple's New MagSafe Charger and Cases Begin Arriving to Customers

Does this charger also charge the Apple Watch?

 

[tCdemon]

I'll just stick with my Belkin wireless charger...It's pricey but worth it...at least my iPhone is standing up for better viewing.

I wonder if magnet on the case or phone is strong enough to be secured on a magnetic car vent...come on Apple!

 

[The Game 161]

Will wait for magsafe duo personally.. Seems the perfect charger for at home, on the go and travelling

 

[Rafterman]

Curious that the leather Apple case was delayed until the Max launch.

 

[The Game 161]

Does this charger also charge the Apple Watch?

Nope

Magsafe duo is coming for that...

 

[Dunkrag]

Just picked up the MagSafe charger. Charges my XS just fine.

Does the MacBook (16’’) feed it the full 15w? Or does it need a 20w charger to get to that level? (Realise my XS will only charge to 7.5w - the 12 is arriving on Friday though..)

 

[gnasher729]

The point is that it will presumably take less effort to just place your phone onto the wireless charging pad and just lift it off the pad when you are done,

Vs plugging in a cable into your phone to charge it, and then unplugging it when you are done charging.

So plugging a cable into your phone is sooooo much effort that you rather spend £39 to attach a magnetic disc to your phone. Which has a fixed length cable attached to it, and then it plugs into the same USB-C port. I still don't know what's "wireless" about having one cable plugged in the wall connecting to a USB-C charger, and one cable connecting the charger to a magnetic disc.