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And if you and your clones were the only people in the marketplace then it would definitely be a failure.
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Hands-On With Apple's iPhone 12 MagSafe Wallet Attachment
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For you.
And if you and your clones were the only people in the marketplace then it would definitely be a failure.
So it’s for women then? 😂
I use a bellroy card sleeve which holds a few cards and notes l, but this looks quite good if you absolutely must combine the two:
Phone Case 3 Card | Leather Phone Case Wallet for iPhone | Bellroy
The iPhone case and minimalist wallet in one. Made from flex-polymer and premium leather, this design hides three cards behind the phone in an easy-access compartment. Available for new iPhones.
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Well there's an intelligent response...
Except all the literature out there states that the magnets are shielded. They aren't going to do anything to your cards.
Fair enough. In Australia, we have ID cards too, but mostly for people who don’t drive, or want an ID but are underaged to drive. If you have a licence, you don’t need the ID card as proof of ID since the licence does the same thing.
Public transport in Melbourne is decent, but not amazing. I didn’t have a car for the first 6.5 years I lived here.
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I use my debit or CC about once or twice a week tops, I eat lunch at work, and have a vehicle that gets 32Mpg so I am only refueling about every 2 weeks or so. My wife has the kid mobile, but women would not be in a market for this, as they prefer a purse for obvious reasons. That said, this is a city commuter accessory, where you don't use a CC, and only need a bus or subway pass, and maybe some form of ID. I use my apple watch, or phone to pay for most things, I need or I delve into my secret cash stash in my car.
Alongside the MagSafe cases and the MagSafe Charger that Apple introduced with the iPhone 12, there's also a Leather Wallet that has magnets at the back so it can attach right to an iPhone as an add-on accessory. Leather Wallets became available for purchase over the weekend, so we picked one up to see if it's a worthwhile alternative to a traditional wallet.
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Design wise, the $59 iPhone Leather Wallet comes in a soft European leather that's available in Baltic Blue, California Poppy (a deep yellow color with a bit of orange), Saddle Brown, and Black. It's lightweight, compact, and minimal, and it looks great on the back of an iPhone.
You can fit somewhere around two to three cards in the Leather Wallet, and it's best not to attempt to add in more because leather is known for stretching and wearing. At the back of the Leather Wallet, there's a little cutout for the thumb that's meant to make it simple to slide a card out, but it takes some time to master the gesture due to the fit of the cards inside.
A three card capacity may work for some people, but for those who have multiple credit cards plus a driver's license or ID, the Leather Wallet might not be ideal. The Leather Wallet can attach directly to an iPhone 12 or to a MagSafe case, and it displays a little animation on the iPhone's screen to let you know when it's connected.
When it comes to magnet strength, the magnet in the Leather Wallet is strong enough to adhere to the case and remain in place when shaking the iPhone vigorously, but we're skeptical that it's going to stay in place during routine daily use.
If you tap the Leather Wallet a few times, it pops right off, but the biggest issue is how it interacts with pockets. When tucking the iPhone with Leather Wallet into a pocket, care needs to be used. If you don't align it right, there's a chance the iPhone could go in the pocket while the Wallet slides right off, and the same goes for taking it out.
The magnetic connection isn't strong enough to adhere the Leather Wallet solidly to the iPhone when the force of a pocket is involved, and if you're not careful, you could have a mishap where the Wallet comes off during regular use. Your cards are going to be more secure if you're not planning to pocket your iPhone, but if you do plan to get the Leather Wallet and use it as normal, grip the wallet and the phone tightly when inserting and removing it from pockets to make sure the Wallet doesn't detach accidentally.
Those who have more than three cards that are carried regularly or those who want the freedom to use a wallet without having to be concerned about attachment issues should probably opt out of the Leather Wallet, but it has the potential to be a useful accessory for those who are careful and those who prefer a minimal look and wallet experience.
Article Link: Hands-On With Apple's iPhone 12 MagSafe Wallet Attachment
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The wallet has a little cut out on the inside so you easily slide your cards out. It’s supposed to be easy to remove.
Try to fit something bulky into a tight pocket and low and behold it doesn’t fit? Oh, far out let’s post something to generate some more ad revenue.
Really? I’m switching to 9 to 5 Mac. This site just pisses me off now.
I know, my stupid rant and this post is only to make me feel better until one of the admins deletes it.
The wallet has a little cut out on the inside so you easily slide your cards out. It’s supposed to be easy to remove.
Try to fit something bulky into a tight pocket and low and behold it doesn’t fit? Oh, far out let’s post something to generate some more ad revenue.
Really? I’m switching to 9 to 5 Mac. This site just pisses me off now.
I know, my stupid rant and this post is only to make me feel better until one of the admins deletes it.
Same. I would LOVE Passports and Driver’s Licenses to be available via Apple Pay.
But yeah...I do agree that the wallet isn’t ideal for the most way people WANT to use it. I say we are all doing it wrong, and it’s designed to be pulled out solo, if needed. That the MagSafe Leather Wallet is designed to allow connectivity so your phone and wallet become equal importance in your mind.
There are a lot of people ITT who somehow think they won't realize it if they try to put their phone+wallet in their skinny jeans and somehow only manage the "phone" part, and then also won't realize that something they intended to put into their front pocket 5 seconds ago literally fell on the floor. Seems like some of y'all could use some situational awareness. 
The wallet is an accessory that is *designed* to not be terribly strong, or they would have included the "card access hole" on the front of it instead of the back of it. That access method implies you have to remove it to use it.
It's not meant to carry more than 2-3 cards at max - enough for a quick night out without your other big bulky wallet.
It doesn't try to overreach and be the be-all, end-all, but it's hella convenient for the people who find it useful. Just because you aren't the target market, does not mean a product is terrible.
The wallet is an accessory that is *designed* to not be terribly strong, or they would have included the "card access hole" on the front of it instead of the back of it. That access method implies you have to remove it to use it.
It's not meant to carry more than 2-3 cards at max - enough for a quick night out without your other big bulky wallet.
It doesn't try to overreach and be the be-all, end-all, but it's hella convenient for the people who find it useful. Just because you aren't the target market, does not mean a product is terrible.
Apple Marketing has entered the chat.There are a lot of people ITT who somehow think they won't realize it if they try to put their phone+wallet in their skinny jeans and somehow only manage the "phone" part, and then also won't realize that something they intended to put into their front pocket 5 seconds ago literally fell on the floor. Seems like some of y'all could use some situational awareness.
The wallet is an accessory that is *designed* to not be terribly strong, or they would have included the "card access hole" on the front of it instead of the back of it. That access method implies you have to remove it to use it.
It's not meant to carry more than 2-3 cards at max - enough for a quick night out without your other big bulky wallet.
It doesn't try to overreach and be the be-all, end-all, but it's hella convenient for the people who find it useful. Just because you aren't the target market, does not mean a product is terrible.
For me, this works as a fall/winter/spring wallet since I tend to wear a lot of blazers or jackets at this time. So throwing it in my breast pocket is no issue. Summer I'll go back to my other wallet that I put in my back pocket. I've had my MagSafe wallet for a few days, and to be honest I'm very happy with it. I only carry my metrocard, my Amex, and my license. All I need in Manhattan since a majority of places accept Apple Pay near my offices.
Here;s a question.
This guy (you may know who he is!) who was always wearing jeans.
What do you think this guy would have thought during the design and testing stage when he tried using this product, before release, to be sure it was up to his incredibly high standards to be sold to the public?
This guy (you may know who he is!) who was always wearing jeans.
What do you think this guy would have thought during the design and testing stage when he tried using this product, before release, to be sure it was up to his incredibly high standards to be sold to the public?