I ordered a Mag Safe case for my new iPhone 14, but I can’t see anything special about it except for stickers outlining the Mag Safe charging area. They just look like regular paper stickers. Is there something special about them?
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What’s special about a Mag Safe phone case?
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Is it the clear case? That’s the only one that looks like it has stickers unless you’re talking third party cases.
You’re going to get better magnet strength for using MagSafe accessories like docks, chargers, etc.
You’re going to get better magnet strength for using MagSafe accessories like docks, chargers, etc.
Yes, it’s the clear case. It looks just like my other clear case, except for the stickers. That’s why I’m wondering if the stickers really do anything. Are they embedded with some type of metal that enhances the magnets?
I have a nice leather Nomad case for my phone, but when placing it on an Apple charging pad I have to hunt around a bit to get it positioned correctly for charging. My wife has a magsafe case for her phone, and the magnets in the case make it 'snap' into the correct position for charging - less hunting required.
An adult would (maybe) go to Apple's website and get their information about the Magsafe case there. 🤷♂️
Not sure what answer you were looking for. A poorly designed case that was too thick might interfere with the magnets attaching to and charging your phone. i.e. it won't work with magsafe.
Well, I can’t speak for clear cases, but my MagSafe cases have magnets in them. Maybe it’s a fake MagSafe case with a sticker?
The difference is if you want to attach it to a MagSafe accessory and you don’t have a MagSafe case it’s not going to stick very well. I learned this the hard way by buying a nice case, not paying attention and found out it was useless for me.
Magsafe car mount, so it sticks with magsafe instead of spring loaded
Moft wallet - 2 in 1, wallet and "stand" sticks via magsafe
Magsafe ring or pop socket for a more comfortable hold also double as a kick stand
Not to mention, actual magsafe charging, instead of looking to plug in the lightning cable, or line up the phone on e wireless charge, magsafe magnetically connects the charger to the phone - I have been charging my phone this way from the day it was released.
Also the magsafe compatible battery packs, if you forget the wire at least you are still able to charge it.
I am sure there's more things you can do with it, but the above are what I use it for pretty much daily.
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They are definitely magnets. I've been using the clear Apple MagSafe case on my 13 Pro since January (had a Pitaka case on it first) and it's been the best case. No discoloration, excellent magnets, and looks great. I'll keep buying the clear MagSafe cases from here on.
there not stickers theres magnets inside the case as the magsafe alone from the phone is not strong enough to pass through the case. its so you get a good connection to accesories like wallets car mounts etc.
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Yes, there are actual magnets to help the phone attach to accessories while in the case.
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I love the magsafe wallet, I also use the duo charger when traveling and while it doesn't require magsafe case it makes it easier to align for charging, specifically less fumbling at night. Hopefully more Apple branded accessories in the future (the battery bank was a dud) and more 3rd party ones will come in the future.