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[gbf]

You have to excuse my ignorance but what is the “big deal” behind MagSafe???

I have Samsung Qi wireless chargers for my iPhones and they work great.

What is this gimmick supposed to be?

I’m sorry for showing my stupidity but I just don’t get it.

 

[NathanDrake]

I also don't get how it's better than just using a charging cable....so you're not alone.

 

[imlynxy]

i better say nothing or they block me

 

[gbf]

I’m excited about Verizon’s 5g. They can keep their magnet. I ordered the clear case for the 12 pro and I see there is a big bullseye on the back of it.
So stupid IMO.

 

[NathanDrake]

I guess what I'm more curious about is that wallet on the back. Is that going to be too bulky for my phone? Will it prevent cards from easily slipping out?

getting rid of my big wallet and replacing it with a phone could be a big deal for me in terms of pant space. So I'm highly intrigued by the concept honestly.

 

[Paco II]

It's a minor improvement to existing wireless chargers that Apple is hyping to sell more. It is neither a big deal, nor not a deal.

 

[gbf]

Personally I wouldn’t attach the wallet to the phone I would just keep it in my pants. I just don’t get any of this. Give me a great phone with 5g and I’m good to go.
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How to you improve charging?

 

[Paco II]

Personally I wouldn’t attach the wallet to the phone I would just keep it in my pants. I just don’t get any of this. Give me a great phone with 5g and I’m good to go.

my SO loves having an attached wallet, and is over the moon about the magsafe wallet and being able to easily remove it when desired. so to each their own.

 

[gbf]

my SO loves having an attached wallet, and is over the moon about the magsafe wallet and being able to easily remove it when desired. so to each their own.

if it’s easy to remove I bet it’s easy to fall off and lose your stuff . Stupid stupid stupid.

 

[Paco II]

if it’s easy to remove I bet it’s easy to fall off and lose your stuff . Stupid stupid stupid.

We'll all find out when the wallets start shipping. From the look of the clear case, I have no reason to suspect that it will fall off easily.

 

[NathanDrake]

if it’s easy to remove I bet it’s easy to fall off and lose your stuff . Stupid stupid stupid.

Probably not THAT easy...it is a magnet after all.

I think it's a great idea.

 

[gbf]

I just got the email that my clear case will be here tomorrow.

 

[Oridus]

It sure opens a lot of doors for accessories... especially docks.

 

[Paco II]

It sure opens a lot of doors for accessories... especially docks.

Agreed. I am actually quite interested to see what accessories role out. third party cases, docks, chargers, and I am sure plenty of absolutely absurd stuff to attach to the back of your phone

 

[lsutigerfan1976]

Anyone know how long the cord is? I wouldn’t mind buying one and case. But I need the longer cord. And Apple’s site doesn’t say anything about the length. That I could find.

 

[russell_314]

MagSafe is a new Apple design for charging. It is 15w and centers the coils for efficiency. If you're happy with your current wireless charger then don't fret because it will still work. Just because something new comes out doesn't mean you're required to buy it.
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Probably not THAT easy...it is a magnet after all.

I think it's a great idea.

I'm sure that depends on the operator. Don't underestimate some people's abilities 😂

 

[Supermallet]

You have to excuse my ignorance but what is the “big deal” behind MagSafe???

I have Samsung Qi wireless chargers for my iPhones and they work great.

What is this gimmick supposed to be?

I’m sorry for showing my stupidity but I just don’t get it.

The main draws as I see it are:

1. Qi chargers can be less effective or ineffective if you don’t place your phone properly on the coil. I have a Qi car charger and if I place the phone too high or too low in the cradle, it doesn’t charge. By using a magnet system, the phone will correctly align with any MagSafe charger exactly correctly each time for optimal charging.

2. I don’t believe this is a limitation of the Qi standard, but on iPhones Qi chargers max out at 7.5w. MagSafe goes up to 15w for faster charging.

3. Having magnets built into the phone body allows for a wide range of accessories, including cases, wallets, popsockets/handles, car chargers, docks, etc etc.

MagSafe by itself isn’t reason enough to get a 12, but it’s a nice added perk. Many case manufacturers build magnets into their cases and you pay a premium for them, and then each aligns their magnets differently so you can only use their accessories with their case. Now the magnets are built into the phone so there’s a standard every manufacturer can work with.

 

[ghostface147]

I’m more interested in their fold up watch and phone charger. The giant bullseye on the clear case is silly. How strong are the magnets?

 

[Shirasaki]

This MagSafe thing is one step towards making iPhone completely wireless and Unable to connect to PC or Mac. Bet lots of people would say “hey the last time I connect my phone to a computer is 2 years ago”. Software restore needs customers to bring the phone to Apple store.

And I doubt this charger will work with every battery bank like wired charging does.

 

[doboy]

It’s to sell you new accessories and more of it. I do like the wallet, but not for that price

 

[edhchoe]

I am just drawn to the white circle. I ordered the case and MagSafe charger. The Circle is pulling me in...
I feel I need to buy them...

 

[Expos of 1969]

Yep, not my cup of tea but let’s see what new users say in a few days.

 

[NathanDrake]

May be a dumb question, but can you charge the phone with the wallet on the back?

 

[Paco II]

May be a dumb question, but can you charge the phone with the wallet on the back?

If you plug the cable into the bottom

 

[NathanDrake]

If you plug the cable into the bottom

Ah, so it doesn't have magnets like the case? Bummer, but not a big deal.