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Apple's New MagSafe Charger and Cases Begin Arriving to Customers
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No, it was the phone ?. Mind you, I think the point about all the millions of power plugs out there being USB-A rather than USB-C is quite a point for debate.
arn, you could work for Apple tomorrow. “Interlocking magnet accessory system”
? Just like a garbage man is a sanitary engineer
In my opinion the best thing about Magsafe is the magnetic car mounts. No need to put an ugly plate on the back of your phone or case anymore.
what i would probably do is get some 3m velcro or some regular strips to attach the charger to the night stand. Something that would withstand the energy of me pulling the phone up until i can defeat the magnets. That would probably not be an ideal or in any way permanent solution because every time you pull up youre putting pressure on that bond between the 3m strip and the surface, but it might be more satisfactory than messing with some floppy magnetic disk each time. All depends on how strong the magnets are, which im assuming are pretty strong given the wallet accessory
It can connect directly to the phone. The cases just contain additional magnets so that the force is still strong with the case on. Other non MagSafe thicker cases probably would have a weaker force and not align and hold the puck as well.
Exactly, but I want a car mounted qi charger. Why in heavens name in Belkin releasing just a mount? It should have a charger built into it! I guess some people will still want the cable for CarPlay, but I bought a CPlay2Air accessory that works pretty dang well and now cars are coming with wireless CarPlay, so somebody make a MagSafe car charger dang-it!
Because they are saying that to get the full charging speed with this phone, you need this charger, and case unless the case you get is ultra thin and connects ok. A fast spped Qi charger slows down on it by default apparently. Yeah that sucks.. They want you only buying their stuff. I also don't like the idea of having to pry the phone from the magnet each time I pick it up from the charger, which is often. Maybe that isn't much different than lifting the watch, but seems like it might be.
I also wonder what the magsafe cases do when connected to regular wireless chargers? Do they work the same, worse, or add heat?
You can’t use MagSafe as a wireless charger as it will pick up as you lift the iphone
Even many of the Apple faithful are confused as to what this product will do, won’t do and how it operates. Seems to be a very amateurish marketing communications effort on the part of Apple.
I agree. As soon as one of these accessory companies make a charging mount they'll get my money.
However to me since the cable seems very short can you really use the phone without unplugging or taking off the magnet - then it isn't still charging. The short cable means it needs to be close to the plug and thus the power source. To me, if you have to unplug or unstick - it doesn't seem much of advantage over plugging the cable into the phone. Be interested to read about actual experiences but doesn't seem that great to me
really why make a pad its less b/c you can't see it when its in the charger
$19.00 for something that is way better
$19.00 for something that is way better
Anker 313 Wireless Charger (Stand), Qi-Certified for iPhone 15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/14 Pro Max, 10W Fast-Charging Galaxy S20, S10 (No AC Adapter)
Anker Wireless Charger, 313 Wireless Charger (Stand), Qi-Certified for iPhone 12, 12 Pro Max, SE, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, XS Max, 10W Fast-Charging Galaxy S20, S10 (No AC Adapter)
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Not sure why people are bent out of shape about MagSafe. If you don’t buy it or any MagSafe accessories the addition of MagSafe to the iPhone 12 affects you in no way. You can still use non Apple wireless charging at slower rates
Because, at least according to Apple, iPhone 12 wireless charging hits 15W with MagSafe, Qi limited to 7.5W. Even 15 is slow in today's world. If anyone knows a way around this I'd love to hear it. I mean other than the $150 Belkin one.really why make a pad its less b/c you can't see it when its in the charger
$19.00 for something that is way better
Anker 313 Wireless Charger (Stand), Qi-Certified for iPhone 15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/14 Pro Max, 10W Fast-Charging Galaxy S20, S10 (No AC Adapter)
Anker Wireless Charger, 313 Wireless Charger (Stand), Qi-Certified for iPhone 12, 12 Pro Max, SE, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XR, XS Max, 10W Fast-Charging Galaxy S20, S10 (No AC Adapter)www.amazon.com
Does anyone know if you can use the MagSafe charger with a non-MagSafe case?
That’s a good point. I’m not sure if the MagSafe wallet has magnets inside or just a piece of metal so that it sticks to the back of the phone. I feel like the added magnets on the case are probably there so that the MagSafe charger or phone mount can still grab Your phone even with the added thickness of the case. Maybe with the wallet you have to give that up.
I’m guessing yes because it works like a regular Qi charger and those work with regular cases. But it might not have enough power to stick to your phone through the case and the “fast” charging will probably be disabled for lack of a perfect alignment
Let’s be generous to Tim. 66% pure gimmick.
Yes, if the case is thin enough. Totalee has one really thin one rated to work.
I have no interest in the puck, but I’m definitely getting a Duo charger when it comes out.