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Did Apple build MagSafe so that cases can “stick” to the new iPhones?

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Re: Did Apple build MagSafe so that cases can “stick” to the new iPhones?

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Post by ksec »

Betelgeuse90 wrote: post #66
searchableguy wrote: post #58

Off topic but I am amazed at the PR generated by apple fanboys in media. I am seeing so many tweets praising apple for removing chargers and other accessories from the box for environment. Chinese companies have been doing that for years and they actually pass the savings to the consumer.

What makes you so sure these savings weren't passed on to the consumer? I wouldn't be surprised if the addition of 5G alone ate into those savings, and they kept the prices largely the same in spite of it. At least it seems that way to me, given the fact that many Android phone manufacturers have a considerably more expensive 5G version of their phones.

Exactly. An all but confined Qualcomm X55 Modem, 5G patents, Same iPhone 11 Pro Max OLED ( although likely reduced normal brightness due to yield ), mmWave Antenna included in US version ( That was really a surprise ). Every single one of them cost more than reduction of Charger and Headphone cost.

Apart from the Camera ( Arguably the two sense are even better ) Your $799 iPhone 12 is better than last years's iPhone 11 Pro costing $999.

Re: Did Apple build MagSafe so that cases can “stick” to the new iPhones?

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Post by undersuit »

moogly wrote: post #65
undersuit wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My OnePlus 7 Pro came with a "recommended" "buffer" in the box. It needs it.

Only because OnePlus design the backs of their phones to be as slippery as possible. Insanely so, even.

Yes it's so smooth. I'm glad I bought the Amber color so I can hide it behind the improved case I bought.

Re: Did Apple build MagSafe so that cases can “stick” to the new iPhones?

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Post by jankiehodgpodge »

srtjstjsj wrote: post #31
bobsil1 wrote: post #8

The swipe from bottom gesture meant the least annoying iPhone X / 11 cases had the bottom mostly cut out, e.g. the Apple silicon case. Another reason for not covering the edges.

Or a reason to make better gestures that don't require swiping from the very edge. iOS is cryptic enit with all of its arcane gestures that only work within invisible boundaries.

As someone who doesn't use iOS often I have to agree. Changing the brightness on an iPad took me a minute because I had to work out which corner to swipe from. Such poor design.
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