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Satechi Debuts Magnetic Wireless Charger for iPhone 12 Models
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Give it time, and Apple will sell a MagSafe charger with a longer cable. They know 3 feet is too short. They also know that people who bought the first MagSafe...will buy another to have the longer cable. That crap is infuriating.
I will continue using my 29W Apple power adapter with a Lightning to USB-C cable to achieve the fastest possible charging speed.
Like I said, you’ve probably never gave wireless charging a real shot before.
I used to think wireless was a gimmick, but I’ve found that I pick up my phone from my desk probably about 100 times a day. Because of wireless, it’s nice to pick up my phone, lean back fully in my chair without any restrictions to movement, use it for 10 seconds, and easily place back on the charger.
With a cable, I wouldn’t practically be unplugging my phone and replugging it a 100 times a day. I’d be using it hunched over my desk or leaving it unplugged on the first pick up which could mean I’m left with a dead battery by end of day.
I can see not liking Apple's design, but there is no way that this is better looking than Apple's.
iOS software actually changes the charging wattage depending on the device temperature and battery level. So you’re not getting 15W unless your device is cool and the battery level is quite low.
But what I don’t understand is, why on earth would you buy this over magsafe?
7.5 W or 15 W.
Regular wireless charging, or apples integrated wireless charging that dynamically adjusts charging speed to prolong battery health.
Weird rounded charger, or flat circle made out of aluminum.
I don’t understand why this product exists.
7.5 W or 15 W.
Regular wireless charging, or apples integrated wireless charging that dynamically adjusts charging speed to prolong battery health.
Weird rounded charger, or flat circle made out of aluminum.
I don’t understand why this product exists.
Amazing how when Apple doesn’t make the charger, nobody complains about the lack of a power brick.
I think this product tries to ride on the MagSafe hype but they can’t get any Apple certification on the product.. which should be clear and upfront in the product description. what’s the point of buying this over Apple’s MagSafe?
Also what’s the matter with the “fake Japanese” brand name?
Also what’s the matter with the “fake Japanese” brand name?
I agree 100%!! why is it called wireless charging when you still need a wire!! It reminds me of Bluetooth headphones that are connected to each other with a wire. They are NOT wireless!
Dear MacRumors authors, why can't you guys just point blank include a link to the product/article source you are talking about?
Here is the link to the charger if anyone is looking for it https://satechi.net/products/magnetic-wireless-charging-cable?variant=33506191605848
Here is the link to the charger if anyone is looking for it https://satechi.net/products/magnetic-wireless-charging-cable?variant=33506191605848
The constant bUt It'S nOt WiReLeSs If ThERe'S sTiLl A wIrE is so tiring, lol.
As if it's clearly not something distinct from plugging your phone in. I can imagine -- physics not withstanding -- getting to a point where you have wireless charging just by being in proximity of your charger, and them complaining that it's like having an invisible wire because they can't leave the area.
It's not even wireless internet because I still have to plug wires into the router! Why hasn't Apple conquered physics!
As if it's clearly not something distinct from plugging your phone in. I can imagine -- physics not withstanding -- getting to a point where you have wireless charging just by being in proximity of your charger, and them complaining that it's like having an invisible wire because they can't leave the area.
It's not even wireless internet because I still have to plug wires into the router! Why hasn't Apple conquered physics!
I can see that with a dock or mat where I just put the phone, but with this magnet stuff the phone is physically connected to a wire, and it’s no different than having the cable plugged in.
btw it’s bad to keep your battery charging all the time, isn’t it?
These mounts get expensive. $50 here, $19 new cable there, new $10 12 volt adapter there. You’re getting close to an aftermarket CarPlay unit.
iOS13 added optimized charging where it stops at 80% and resume shortly before you normally start using it. Not sure how well it’ll help deaging batteries though
when i pick up my phone from my magsafe with a natural grip, my middle finger effortlessly slides off the magsafe from behind. there’s no extra work
iPhone has battery management that learns and limits the charge to a certain percentage until you need it. so if you pick up your phone a lot from the wireless charger, it’ll slow down the charging. or if you only charge at night, it’ll charge to 80% immediately then time it right to charge to 100% right before you get up.
LOL. Very fair argument. I just bit the bullet and bought a tiny cube from Aukey that’s got the right specs because I figure Apple is “future-planning” with MagSafe. (And because I think it’s super cool that a cube as tiny as the oldie iPhone cubes can charge things with that much power. Gallium nitride!) Murmurs of a port-less iPhone have gone around long enough now and Apple introduced charging tech that’s 3x faster than what all the cubes in the boxes (‘til last year) could offer. I’m praying it doesn’t happen for a while, I love my Lightning port, but yeah.
(I do love the cube I bought. The prongs fold in, fixing one of the most annoying things about Apple’s version. I’ve got an iPad Pro as well…there are several reasons it was a useful purchase for me. This power adapter spectacle as a whole is pretty un-Apple-ish though.)