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    iPad Pro Impact of Neodymium Magnets Placed on Magnetic Zones of an iPad

    Hello everyone, Using a magnetic field viewing film, I identified circular magnetic zones around the speakers of my iPad (also confirmed by images found online). I’ve created a magnetic mount by placing circular neodymium magnets on these spots. I’d like to know if this setup poses any risks...
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    iPhone 12 MagSafe and credit cards in pocket - when is it a hazard?

    Hello everyone, Could any of you please confirm me answers to the following questions? I understand it's discouraged to hold RFID passports, credit cards and key fobs next to the magsafe charger when it's charging an iPhone 12. Apple officially stated it. I have some questions about further...
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    Will iPhone 12 now stick to any car magnet mount ?

    Hi, I have an existing magnet mount I have been using for all my phones in the car but it looks so ugly sticking a big magnet to the back o the phone. Now that Apple has a magnet built in to the back, will my Iphone 12 stick to the magnet mount? Or will it only work with magsafe magnet mounts...
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    MacBook Pro 2018 - Sleep Magnet

    Hello I own the latest MacBook Pro 2018 with i9 processor. I attached two external screens (4k & 2550px screen). To accelerate the system, I close the screen of my MacBook. I learned that the (older?) MacBooks has a magnet screen sleeper (switch), which is located on lowerleft side of the...
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    iPhone wallet case with strong magnet: good or bad?

    Hello, I purchased a iPhone wallet case which has a magnetic strap to close the wallet. The magnet is pretty strong. It snaps really hard on the wallet but thats not rwally worrying me. What im worried about is that the strength of the magnet could damage or interfere with my iPhone in some...
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    Recommendations for a replacement metal square for magnetic car mounts?

    This might be an odd question, but you know those car mounts that are magnetic and they have you put a little metal square on the back of your iPhone or under the case? can anyone recommend a thinner metal square to put in there? I had one that i used, but i finally lost it, and was looking for...
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    There is a place to hold the pencil!

    I've seen much frustration over where to keep the pencil and why there isn't a magnetic hold like the Surface Pro. Today I found out there is... sort of. You need to have the ASK for the trick to work, but I presume it's valid for the Smart Cover as well. First time I discovered this was during...
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    MacBook Pro 2016 Touchbar Weird Noise

    MacBook Pro 15" Touchbar model is making some weird noise when it is on case which has magnetic top. And booting screen is weird too. Do you have any idea about these problems? You can see the case at the end of the video. Video is Turkish, sorry about that.