MagSafe cases

[NotApplicable]

Are the new Apple cases primarily secured by MagSafe rather than friction/pressure as before? This would be kind of cool if so

 

[eneisch]

They did mention something about the cases being held in with magnets during the event. I think it sounds cool too.

 

[billchase2]

I'm curious about this too, as the clear one has a white circle and line on it. Since the phone already has MagSafe in it, I don't see why the case would need it too unless that's how it's being held on?

 

[Boardiesboi]

So presumably all third party cases won’t allow MagSafe charging through the cases? Unless they update them to include magnetic coils?

Or would MagSafe be strong enough to charge through thin cases?

 

[Matt-PITAKA]

There's a chance that thick cases will affect wireless charging on whatever wireless chargers. MagSafe should be no exception. So, it's recommended to use slim cases, like the Pitaka one.

 

[dhruveonmars]

I'm curious about this too, as the clear one has a white circle and line on it. Since the phone already has MagSafe in it, I don't see why the case would need it too unless that's how it's being held on?

Yeah, not sure about the line but the circle will be magnets. The magnets in the phone need magnets in the case to attract to

 

[bandrews]

Yeah, not sure about the line but the circle will be magnets. The magnets in the phone need magnets in the case to attract to

Maybe the line is to align the phone either horizontally or vertically and stop it spinning.

 

[The Game 161]

So presumably all third party cases won’t allow MagSafe charging through the cases? Unless they update them to include magnetic coils?

Or would MagSafe be strong enough to charge through thin cases?

Makes me think not all cases will work as apple has cases with the circle on it

 

[xgman]

I guess we won't really know till case manufacturers test their cases with the new magsafe charger. or we do. Seems like ultra thin cases might be ok. I hope the magnet in case approach doesn't add bulk though. probably does. The Pitaka mag cases seem pretty slim.

 

[ckurt25]

Makes me think not all cases will work as apple has cases with the circle on it

I hope that is not the case. I'm also hoping the orientation isn't a big deal, meaning I'm planning to get a 3rd party case and attach a kickstand to it (probably in the bottom 1/3), leaving the ring area clear. Setting the phone on the charger sideways is what I'm hoping to do. Hopefully this works with the 12 Pro Max

 

[Harmonious Zen]

I honestly don't even see the appeal of the regular MagSafe charger. It's no more useful than either a Lightning cable or the wireless chargers I've used for years. It's just one more cable to carry around. MagSafe sounds more like a passing fad than anything.

 

[dhruveonmars]

I honestly don't even see the appeal of the regular MagSafe charger. It's no more useful than either a Lightning cable or the wireless chargers I've used for years. It's just one more cable to carry around. MagSafe sounds more like a passing fad than anything.

I honestly think it's the first step in removing the lightning port from iPhone. This will eventually be its replacement

 

[eneisch]

I honestly think it's the first step in removing the lightning port from iPhone. This will eventually be its replacement

I think you are thinking in the right direction! They need to ease us into this like an old man getting into a bathtub.

 

[dhruveonmars]

I think you are thinking in the right direction! They need to ease us into this like an old man getting into a bathtub.

It must be, otherwise they would have swapped to USB-C. And with no port, the phone then becomes more waterproof/resistant, dustproof/resistant, etc too