As the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod mini went on sale earlier this morning, Apple’s online store revealed that the MagSafe Duo charger and Apple’s first-party leather sleeve for the latest phones are coming soon, priced at $129 each. The Cupertino technology giant previously stated that both accessories would be coming “at a later stage” so this change in wording might imply that a launch could be imminent.
Available in Blue, Orange, Brown and Product(RED), the leather sleeve features a cutout on the front that works in tandem with the built-in MagSafe magnets to sense when the phone is in the case, showing the time on a color-matched background. This feature requires iOS 14.2.
Apple writes:
Made from specially tanned and finished European leather, the outside feels soft to the touch and develops a natural patina over time. The sleeve fits snugly around the curves of your iPhone and protects it from scratches and drops, without adding bulk. Inside, there’s a pocket for your credit card or ID, and it comes with a matching strap so that you can keep it close at hand, wherever you go.
The case is priced at $129 regardless of its size (5.4, 6.1 or 6.7-inches).
Earlier this week, a shorthands-on video walkthrough offereda quick look at Apple’s first-party leather sleeves for the latest iPhone lineup, posted by German-language blog Macerkopf.de. As evidenced by the video embedded above, the case is made of high-quality leather, with the interior “lined with a kind of suede.” The case is smooth but non-slippery and works smoothly with the MagSafe chargers.
As for the MagSafe Duo charger, it was designed to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch simultaneously.The device was approvedjust a few days ago by South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency, indicating that a launch may be imminent.
The MagSafe Duo charger is priced at $129. The regular MagSafe charger costs $39.
