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MagSafe Duo Charger Works With iPhone 13 Pro Cases, Despite Minor Fit Issues
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If they didn’t sell a *charger* for $129 no one would be flaming them (deservedly) for this absurd and predictable fitment issue.
What would I have them do? Slash the price of the original in half, and offer a redesigned unit for $75.
Agreed, mine stays in my lounge next to my HomePod mini. Used every night to put my daughter’s watch on there and her phone. It’s perfect for anytime we plan to travel or i travel with work. Pricey but certainly worth it for me
I got my Apple Leather Case for iPhone 13 Pro yesterday and the new camera bump is no joke. It's like 60% the width of the case. In a few more years we may as well go back to using bumpers because the cameras will take over the entire back of the device. As a photographer, I'm not sure how to feel about this. It's cool and annoying.
THIS is why I charge my iPhone 12 using the Lightning port. At least I get 20 W charging using a USB-C charger like my Aukey Minima charger.
Apple could launch a newer MagSafe charger designed for the new iPhones.
I’m super happy with my MagSafe Duo, though I think it’s overpriced by $30-50. Apple’s design team has been asleep at the wheel lately. Compatibility with accessories from Apples own charging ecosystem is a BASIC design consideration. It’s a completely classless junior varsity miss.
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This is sad and sloppy of Apple. This is why people buy everything apple, the cases and chargers so they seamlessly work together - but here they don't. Its kind of just ok without a case on, but I def don't want to have a £1000 phone without a case.
Does it really charge the same speed as if there was no gap though? That feels a bit hard too believe and maybe I'll have to try and do some test myself to see. Test it one time without case, and another with, and set a timer for maybe 2 hours and see where they have got to. Anyone else fancy doing this? 😂
I tried the putting it upside down idea someone had, but slightly worse fit. Sort of happy that didn't work as would be weird to always have to put it on upside down.
One more vote for can the cameras just be in a straight line at the top, no more table wobble, and fits MagSafe duo. I guess there are a lot of internals in there to fit for space with though.
Does it really charge the same speed as if there was no gap though? That feels a bit hard too believe and maybe I'll have to try and do some test myself to see. Test it one time without case, and another with, and set a timer for maybe 2 hours and see where they have got to. Anyone else fancy doing this? 😂
I tried the putting it upside down idea someone had, but slightly worse fit. Sort of happy that didn't work as would be weird to always have to put it on upside down.
One more vote for can the cameras just be in a straight line at the top, no more table wobble, and fits MagSafe duo. I guess there are a lot of internals in there to fit for space with though.
A camera bump is fine I suppose, but now we have a camera bump of thicker glass, then a turret, and the lens comes out of the turret. A three-level bump is obscene. I hope that eventually periscopes with zoom lenses can be possible to clean up the look.
If you're talking about lenses that physically move in and out, it seems pretty unlikely since they are notorious for sucking in dust. And there's no dustier place than a pocket. But I like the idea!
I mean a periscope lens, like this: Periscope lens: what is it, and what does it mean for iPhones? - 9to5Mac
Everything is sealed, so it's not a water/dust issue.
Bought a leather case and MagSafe Duo for my pro 13 before I saw this thread. The fact that the phone will not sit flush on the charger pad is truly appalling quality control.
Agree 100%. It’s still my fav iPhone accessory to date. I previously had a Nomad wireless charging pad and it was super annoying to deal with.
Seems to be this problem could be solved by raising the phone charger ring a couple of millimetres so it’s compatible with all iPhones again.
When do we expect the update Apple?
Oh and could you cut the price while you’re at it and maybe include a power brick with your, you know, charger. The current pricing is obscene, it costs more than a HomePod mini!
When do we expect the update Apple?
Oh and could you cut the price while you’re at it and maybe include a power brick with your, you know, charger. The current pricing is obscene, it costs more than a HomePod mini!
I got annoyed with it and trimmed off the bottom ridge of the camera bump on the case. Stupid I know and I should have just sent the case and the charger back. However, I’ve managed to do it so that the side ridges of the camera bump still protect the lower lens when it’s laid on a flat surface.
I did a test of charging speeds with and without the apple case on
With case on…
1st test - 30% charge. For one hour = 84% charge
2nd test - 30% charge. For one hour = 87%
Av 85.5%
Without case on…
1st test - 30% charge. For one hour = 86%
2nd test - 30 % charge. For one hour = 80%
Av 83%
So yeah seems even though it isn't perfect contact it doesn't slow down charing speed.
It still winds me up, but in a way there is one advantage in that the magnetic attraction isn't as strong, so its easier to take off dock.
And yeah you can't fast charge an Apple Watch 7 with the duo, so interested how this will pan out.
With case on…
1st test - 30% charge. For one hour = 84% charge
2nd test - 30% charge. For one hour = 87%
Av 85.5%
Without case on…
1st test - 30% charge. For one hour = 86%
2nd test - 30 % charge. For one hour = 80%
Av 83%
So yeah seems even though it isn't perfect contact it doesn't slow down charing speed.
It still winds me up, but in a way there is one advantage in that the magnetic attraction isn't as strong, so its easier to take off dock.
And yeah you can't fast charge an Apple Watch 7 with the duo, so interested how this will pan out.
It's simple, spend $199 for the new "courageous" Magsafe Duo Pro Max so you can charge your new phone and watch. Cable not included because they eat the ozone layer. Charger not included because they melt polar bears. Each sold separately and shipped to you separately for $50 apiece.
Happens with all chargers. My car mount is now useless even without a case. The magsafe circle is way to close to the camera bump.
Earlier today, a report highlighted that an iPhone 13 Pro with a case doesn't lay fully flat on the MagSafe Duo charger, igniting concerns about possible compatibility issues. Even if the iPhone 13 Pro doesn’t lay fully flat on the charger, it will, however, still charge normally.
For better context, a video posted by MKBHD shows that an iPhone 13 Pro with a case is slightly elevated off of the MagSafe Duo Charger due to its more prominent camera bump. Despite the elevation, the iPhone 13 Pro will still charge as normal thanks to MagSafe, and the slight fit issue has no impact on charging performance or speed.
Apple lists the MagSafe Duo charger as compatible with all models of the iPhone 13 lineup, and customers that are worried that the iPhone 13 Pro won't be compatible with the charger should rest assured that it will be.
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