Apple's New MagSafe Charger Offers 15W Charging, Qi Still Limited to 7.5W

[bigjnyc]

interested in the MagSafe duo, I find it odd that there's no mention of it at all on Apple's website.. Curious to see what the price is going to be.

 

[az431]

If my iPhone sticks to the puck when I lift it (like Chevy Chase's sappy fingers glued to the magazine in Christmas Vacation), then what's the point? How is that even "wireless?"

Magnets aren't wires. Do you need that explained in greater detail?

And if you don't see the point, then get a Qi charger.

 

[bpeeps]

I can't wait to confuse this with my watch charger while packing.

The sizes are completely different. Pack your glasses last and you shouldn't confuse them.

 

[az431]

Anybody see the weird Apple Pencil-like pad below the power button on all 4 models? Wonder what that could be used for as they didn't even mention it in the event. Could it be another one of those "extra tech" features like they did with the AirPods Pro where they introduce new hardware features later on?

The sim tray that's been on every iPhone?

 

[Martius]

BTW it's just another proprietary solution from Apple (like Apple Watch charger). I guess it's a middle step between normal port / portless iPhone. I don't think that proprietary is eco friendly or is it?!

 

[gaximus]

I just bought a new pair of Airpod Pros. Is this MagSafe charger "backwards-compatible" with Qi? Or will I need two separate wireless charging stations for the Airpods and new iPhone

Get the new dual charger once it is released. Also I think the Qi charging is only on the phone end. The MagSafe charger is proprietary. So phone will work on Qi charger, but the MagSafe won't charge a Qi compatible device.

 

[spinedoc77]

MagSafe cant be dropped onto like a wireless charger so its pointless it should have a desk base

What do you mean? I'm envisioning these similar to the AW chargers where they just stick onto the back.

I'm also curious how strong the magnets are, would be great to see them strong enough to stick onto a car wireless charger.

 

[shadowbird423]

Anybody see the weird Apple Pencil-like pad below the power button on all 4 models? Wonder what that could be used for as they didn't even mention it in the event. Could it be another one of those "extra tech" features like they did with the AirPods Pro where they introduce new hardware features later on?

I think it is for proper alignment of the phone with the pad. The magnets should snap the phone into place and only do so in one orientation.

 

[jimbobb24]

Apple - if you care so much about the environment why are you pushing wasteful wireless charging? Thats a lot of coal getting burned for convenience.

 

[Böhme417]

Get the new dual charger once it is released. Also I think the Qi charging is only on the phone end. The MagSafe charger is proprietary. So phone will work on Qi charger, but the MagSafe won't charge a Qi compatible device.

It says compatible with Qi-enabled devices.

 

[UK-MacAddict]

Stupid use of the MagSafe name, doesn’t make sense. The whole safe part was because it saved your laptop flying off the table if you tripped on the wire.

Provides no safety functionality to your phone.

 

[locovaca]

If my iPhone sticks to the puck when I lift it (like Clark Griswold's sappy fingers glued to the magazine in Christmas Vacation), then what's the point? How is that even "wireless?"

Then you’re picking it up wrong

 

[page3]

Does it come with a charging brick or is that separate?

I hope so, otherwise it’s a £40 cable not a charger.

 

[mattan_lines]

The sim tray that's been on every iPhone?

Nope, check the other side. Sim tray is on volume side, the new pad is on the power button side.

 

[tgwaste]

It needs to be compatible with the watch.

 

[mattan_lines]

I think it is for proper alignment of the phone with the pad. The magnets should snap the phone into place and only do so in one orientation.

I'm talking about that pad on the side, underneath the power button... shouldn't have anything to do with magnets.

 

[Nautilus007]

The most exciting thing was the MagSafe duo charger unveiled today and it is nowhere to be seen , wtf.

 

[rictus007]

I understand then that I can charge an iPhone 11, Qi at 7.5w - maybe having a case with magnets might help to attach the MagSafe charger to iPhones from 8-11?

 

[spazzcat]

I’m pretty sure 3rd party MagSafe will be allowed. They showed a Belkin prototype on one slide.

I already got an email from someone else sell one.
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I wonder if this can also charge Qi equipped phones as well

Yes

 

[capathy21]

For several years now, Apple's product line and naming scheme is all over the place. Ditch MagSafe for MacBooks but now add the terminology to an iPhone charger? The product line overall is too convoluted as well.

 

[itunexify]

I'm talking about that pad on the side, underneath the power button... shouldn't have anything to do with magnets.
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Not present on iPhone 12 Pro

 

[tbayrgs]

What do you mean? I'm envisioning these similar to the AW chargers where they just stick onto the back.

I'm also curious how strong the magnets are, would be great to see them strong enough to stick onto a car wireless charger.

I thought I saw a third party car mount (vent?) flash on the screen when they were talking about it. I have a vent mount now but would love a slim version that used the MagSafe magnets.

 

[EvilEvil]

So is this going to be a $100 accessory? How much is it going to cost?

 

[Elando]

I was a bit confused by this, until I realised that this is what is replacing the lightning port.

 

[crezo]

I REALLY wish this didn’t have an attached cable, and you could just plug any cable into it. As that tiny cable, like most apple cables is bound to break in no time, making this another thing that just gets binned.

considering their environment push, it would have made much more sense to just have a usbc port (or even apple port) on it and no fixed cable. Would have saved on materials and considerably extended the life of the thing.

Here’s to hoping Belkin bring out a better one 🤣