Samsung launches ‘Magnetic Pockets’ for Galaxy S25 collection

Samsung is making an official “Magnetic Pockets” for its Galaxy S25 collection, regardless of the telephones not really having built-in magnets.

The Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Extremely are the first “Qi2-Prepared” smartphones, adopting the Qi 2.1 normal with the flexibility to dump magnets to circumstances as a substitute of leaving them inside the smartphone, as was beforehand required. With the launch of its new units, Samsung additionally launched official case choices that add magnets to the Galaxy S25 collection, opening the door to a world of recent equipment.

As we beforehand coated, although, there’s a transparent downside.

The position of the charging coil in Samsung’s new units places many Qi2/MagSafe equipment, notably wallets, in a spot the place the bottom cameras are partially coated. Samsung is getting round that with its personal “Magnetic Pockets,” which has a raised magnetic ring that pushes the pockets under the cameras. Spigen, having labored with Samsung, is doing the identical with its pockets equipment which might be designed for Galaxy.

Samsung’s official pockets would be the greatest when it comes to worth for now, although. Whereas it’s typically going to be offered for $29.99, the corporate is at present promoting most Galaxy S25 equipment, together with the magnet case and this new pockets, for half off. That brings the worth down to simply $14.99.

The pockets itself seems to be very fundamental, with a pretend leather-based end and what seems to be room for 2-3 playing cards. Samsung’s retailer itemizing gives no extra particulars.

Samsung is delivery this pockets now, which means it ought to arrive in time for Galaxy S25 deliveries subsequent week. Nevertheless, Samsung’s magnetic circumstances aren’t but accessible for buy, which means you’ll have to get an possibility from another person as a substitute. Spigen, as talked about, has circumstances accessible, and there are lots of different manufacturers with magnetic circumstances which might be available for buy.

The Galaxy S25 collection is now accessible for pre-order from Samsung.com, with as much as $1,200 in financial savings, plus an extra $50 off once you click on on our hyperlinks and order inside half-hour.

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