Belkin Shares Details on First MagSafe Accessories for iPhone 12

[Ntombi]

I wonder when the car manufactures will include in their vent designs charging capabilities ?

I doubt they will. They’re more likely to integrate CarPlay into their infotainment systems, and provide a flat space to store your phone (while wirelessly charging).

I mostly don’t use my phone in my car, now that I have wireless CarPlay, and only have it in a vent holder so I don’t forget it when I get out.

 

[cmaier]

All this hoopla just to charge your freaking phone. Phones that are touted to last you all day 🤦🏽‍♂️

Unless you are planning to keep your phone for only a day, it’s probably a good idea to look into some way to charge it.

 

[Ntombi]

Do you use CarPlay? If so, then you'd still have to plug in, so what's the point of a car mount with charging capabilities?

I use wireless CarPlay, which is becoming more popular. I only plug in my phone when I’m driving for a longer time, or the phone is low enough to warrant it.

I’ve never had a vent mount that didn’t fall out at the first speed bump in the road.

I’ve used this one since 2016, and I can’t remember the phone ever falling out of the holder, and only once has the holder fallen out of the vent. I see there’s a new version, but I haven’t tried it, so can’t comment on it.

 

[Rajani Isa]

Yeah, especially when this one works fine and is only $20 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RKRBLPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes and no. It has a holder for the watch puck, it doesn't have a charger built in.

 

[dabiohazard]

yeah the dock is cool but not having charging capabilities on the car clip is retarded. using CarPlay, the wireless charger I have now doesnt even charge the phone it just keeps it at the same battery level. lol

 

[dabiohazard]

Yes and no. It has a holder for the watch puck, it doesn't have a charger built in.

I tried that $20 one--I returned it, just felt cheap.

 

[deeddawg]

yeah the dock is cool but not having charging capabilities on the car clip is retarded. using CarPlay, the wireless charger I have now doesnt even charge the phone it just keeps it at the same battery level. lol

What wattage USB port is it plugged into?

 

[terrywfoster]

Do you use CarPlay? If so, then you'd still have to plug in, so what's the point of a car mount with charging capabilities?

I do not use CarPlay.

 

[alexjholland]

Here's my issue...

Once my phone's charged, I'll - obviously - take it off the stand.

Hence, I have a standalone stand with no charger, where my phone spends most of the day.

And a flat Magsafe puck is great for the mere hour or so that it spends charging.

 

[spytech]

If it weren't for reviewers having received Boost Charge Pro units, I'd say Belkin was pulling an AirPower on us. But it's now past "winter 2020" on all timezones and no word from them. I'm left wondering how many months it will take for it to be released...