Apple is the one tech company that almost everyone praises for its design and aesthetic prowess. But of course, the owners and managers of the company are human, and are sure to create something that the market won’t like. The company’s phone accessories for the new iPhone 12 range aren’t as popular as they thought they would be. One accessory in particular has been catching the Internet’s disdain:
One of the main new features of the iPhone 12 is its magnet-powered MagSafe feature, which allows accessories to snap onto the back of the phone. These include chargers, cases and even card holders – but a serious design flaw with the latter suggests that even if it's one of the best camera phones, the iPhone 12 might not be the best choice of wallet.
A hands-on video by MacRumors has revealed that when it comes to protecting your credit cards, the iPhone 12 MagSafe wallet is anything but safe. While the magnets are strong enough to adhere to the back of the phone while it is "shaken vigorously," that changes when the wallet is tapped – it many cases it simply "pops right off".
Users have made their feelings known in the comments of MacRumors' video. "Could this be the worst idea for a product Apple has had in decades?" One user asks, while another adds, "That's a design failure. When did they come up with this? Two hours before the keynote?" One even goes so far as to call it the "biggest over-promise/under-deliver by Apple in a long time".
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No, that distinction goes to the headset adapter for iPhone 8 and beyond.
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