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iPhone 12 Leather Case Product Pages Include Images Demonstrating MagSafe Imprint Wear
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The Folio case was definitely clumsy for using the camera...
I'm not convinced the MagSafe Leather Wallet is a great idea, but then I'm not much interested in the "use my phone as a wallet" lifestyle, so I'm the wrong person to ask.
I think there's scope for an alternative that does what the folio did, with a kinda screen protection, but maybe using a magsafe connector to attach to the back. When you want to take photos, pull it off the back...
One way you could test what Apple is thinking would be to see if the front-facing magnets on the side of the Pro Max are still there. I wouldn't yet bet that Apple have killed off the folio; accessories always appear slowly after the main product.
Damage?
OMG the level of hysteria that Apple engenders...
That is true. However, said wear over time doesn’t start off with a big circle imprint on your case. That isn’t natural wear.
Don’t blame the user. The phones do not give proper feedback that they are charging on the Qi. And 1 in 5 times in my experience the iPhone doesn’t recognize it’s on a charger. You can place it perfectly but oh well.
But having it stick to it isn’t for me. Might as well plug in the lightning cable.
It’s not like Apple is trying to hide it. They’re fully transparent about it:
“This case is made with high-quality, supple leather to protect your iPhone. Leather is a natural material and like a fine leather belt, it may show creases, marks, or a patina over time. Interaction with MagSafe accessories will leave slight imprints (as shown in the last image of the gallery). If you are concerned about this, we suggest you use an iPhone 12 | 12 Pro Silicone or Clear Case”
Yers, they are being forthright since it was pointed out to them. I won’t be using MagSafe so the leather case will wear naturally for me without the oval imprint.
Transparent...hmm, me thinks they are protecting themselves from lawsuits most likely or the significant returns
Ummm, but you are in the "use my phone as a camera" lifestyle? Sorry, couldn't resist. Try it. You might like it. Or maybe you have a purse (not a dig)? For me, my phone with a wallet case means in the morning I just have to reach for one thing. not look for two. and even better, if I misplace my wallet now, I can just call it and bingo, find it.
btw, did you own one? because I found the folio case clumsy for using the camera only the first few times, you quickly learn how to hold it so the case actually helps get a more stable grip. And it can be used to position the camera much like a makeshift tripod. Anyway, just saying there are reasons why the folio case was popular with those of us that used them. I get that you don't see the need. choice is great.
I do hope you are right about the folio being released at a later date. They typically announce it at the start, but have added additional colors later. My guess is they are hoping people jump on their MagSafe wallet instead and that this would be redundant. I predict they will find they were wrong, but probably not in time for the iPhone 12 line.
Good this is kinda pathetic. $50+ bucks for a case that gets a giant imprinted circle on the back. Yuck.
OMG. Can you imagine? Use only once and throw it away? Apple doesn't care about the environment! And their market is misleading, they never show us how messy it gets. And the packaging is so boring, where are the origami folding designs. Steve would never have done this, just ask Lisa...
Yeah, I don't even see this as "damage", I see this as taking the wear and making the best out of it
The easy fix is for Apple to modify their corporate logo to include a giant circle around it. Problem solved. If someone could pass my Venmo address along to Tim, that would be great.
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Smart of Apple to put this in their product pages. That way, there are no surprises.
Also, it seems something expected, given they've put a ring on their clear cases... It just seems to me like their making lemonade here like they did with the notch.
So now, like the notch, the ring around the Apple will become an "iconic" thing.
I believe this is all in preparation for the next or so iPhone models to have MagSafe as the primary charging method and the bottom port will go the way of the headphone jack.
EDIT: Also, MagSafe charging is NOT required (you can still use Qi and the bottom port for now), so for those concerned just don't use MagSafe.
Also, it seems something expected, given they've put a ring on their clear cases... It just seems to me like their making lemonade here like they did with the notch.
So now, like the notch, the ring around the Apple will become an "iconic" thing.
I believe this is all in preparation for the next or so iPhone models to have MagSafe as the primary charging method and the bottom port will go the way of the headphone jack.
EDIT: Also, MagSafe charging is NOT required (you can still use Qi and the bottom port for now), so for those concerned just don't use MagSafe.
Am I the only one thinking Apple should have leaned into this by embossing the case with a circle to match the MagSafe outline?
You dont think this technology burning your case is wrong? I think its a pretty freaking big oversight which is becoming quite typical of Apple.
Just picked one up today. It’s by far best case Apple has come out with IMO, thin and light but sturdy and protective, I love that I can see the metal band of my phone in the case feels very luxury and is beautiful.
I’m not too worried about the “ring”, similar to other wear and tear my previous leather cases got I think it looks fine. I do wish they would have maybe gone all-in with the ring like the clear case and just make it a statement piece but oh well.
My only real complaint about the case is in order to compensate for making it thinner and lighter they added extra plastic protection around the camera area - and it makes it just barely not sit flush on a table. All my previous iPhones sit flush on a table in their leather cases. This may be a dealbreaker for me in time, but is currently outweighed by the other improvements so we will see.
I’m not too worried about the “ring”, similar to other wear and tear my previous leather cases got I think it looks fine. I do wish they would have maybe gone all-in with the ring like the clear case and just make it a statement piece but oh well.
My only real complaint about the case is in order to compensate for making it thinner and lighter they added extra plastic protection around the camera area - and it makes it just barely not sit flush on a table. All my previous iPhones sit flush on a table in their leather cases. This may be a dealbreaker for me in time, but is currently outweighed by the other improvements so we will see.