Completely understand that, I don't use that because of the heat generated, but I do understand that is a benefit. But that does not make a phone MagSafe or not. MagSafe is literally the magnets in the back of phone so that wireless things can be aligned and connected and stay in place. There is no standard that Apple has set that the phone is required to have fast wireless charging for it to be called MagSafe. That was my only point.
That’s how it works when you use MagSafe or magnetic cases on non-compatible iPhones like the iPhone 11 and older models. The iPhone 16e is the only newer iPhone, apart from the iPhone SE, that doesn’t have any MagSafe magnets inside it.
Fifteen watt fast wireless charging via MagSafe was available from day 1 on the iPhone 12. Without MagSafe, 7.5 watt was the maximum available for wireless charging.
Yes, but even with say an iPhone 16 pro with MagSafe, if you put say a Ryan London leather case on the phone there is no MagSafe animation. That is only for Apple cases.
Belkin has a pretty good definition of MagSafe:
www.belkin.com
So my point stands. The 3rd party cases for the 16e can offer MagSafe, but the phone doesnt have the magnets in it. It won't be fast charging, but every other benefit of MagSafe is there.Belkin has a pretty good definition of MagSafe:
Everything You Need to Know About MagSafe | Belkin US
Our ultimate guide to MagSafe technology. Learn how it works, key benefits, and find the best MagSafe-compatible chargers and accessories available. Read now.
Especially note the section entitled:
"What’s the difference between“Made for MagSafe” and “MagSafe Compatible”?"
The point is MagSafe is a phone technology. It's a registered Apple trademark with a rigorous definition. It's nice that there are cases with magnets that can provide MagSafe-like properties - but they're still not MagSafe.
Oh, I thought you meant animations for the MagSafe accessories! Nope, third-party cases don’t have a specific NFC tag inside them that triggers the animation, unlike the Apple cases. I have all my third-party cases for my 15 Pro, and they don’t do that. But my third-party MagSafe charger power bank does!
But that doesnt change the cases meet the Apple standard to be called MagSafe, so yes the phone does not have MagSafe, but the cases in fact do. They cannot claim MagSafe if they don't follow Apple's standard for it.
Apple has no standard for calling anything "MagSafe." It only has a standard for calling cases (and other accessories) "Made for MagSafe" (and placing such objects in the MFi database).
Sounds like the perfect slogan for that case.
It's definitely a mixed bag, but more good than bad at this point. While I've enjoyed the Apple Clear case, it allows too much lint/dust in the sides so it ends up looking messy very quickly.
There is some stiff competition for that award.
Well, definitely not my style, but someone's. The only real problem I see are the protective "antlers" or whatever they are.
If past drops are anything to go by, and tee is getting his Tuesday or wedneday, im gonna put my money on it dropping tomorrow or Saturday. They like dropping stuff late in the week so people dont get all bent up about shipping taking forever since ya dont count the weekends. Just a guess tho lol
Good to finally hear something about PR. Anything on a Caudabe update yet?
