Andrew O'Hara
During its California Streaming event, Apple announced a new version of its popular leather MagSafe wallet, this time with Find My support built in.
The leather wallet magnetically connects to the back of iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 via MagSafe. With the original version, it would vibrate when removed, but otherwise offered no way to keep track of the device once it left your phone.
The updated model, available in several leather colors, now will work in tandem with the Find My app. When removed, its last location will be shown in the Find My app to help you locate your wallet if misplaced. Find My support is not available when used with the Clear Case for MagSafe.
It also now is advertised to hold up to three cards at once.
Otherwise, the design has remained the same with a cutout on the back to facilitate card removal.
You can order it in Dark Cherry, Golden Brown, Sequoia Green, Midnight, or Wisteria for $59.99.
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14 Comments
Does this mean the Wallet works like an Apple Tag?
Doesn’t look like it actively tracks the wallet once disconnected.
“In this case, the MagSafe leather wallet will notify users of the last known location where the wallet was separated from the phone. It will not, however, provide real-time tracking.”
https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/14/apples-new-magsafe-wallet-can-be-located-with-the-find-my-app-if-it-goes-missing/
seems like a feature specifically designed for sloppy drunks
Guess I'll have to upgrade!