Belkin launched a new accessory for the iPhone 12 that is not only compatible with MagSafe, it is also capable of tracking the user to always keep them in frame when recording. Ideal for the joint use of many social networks and their respective options when sharing content.
Belkin and its iPhone stand that follows you
Belkin introduced a new accessory for the iPhone 12. Well, there were really several and then we talked about them, but now we focus on the most striking of all: a magnetic base that is able to track the user thanks to an application with face tracking .
If you are familiar with certain devices or accessories such as DJI gimbals (such as Osmo Mobile or the most recent Ronin), you will know that there are proposals on the market that by using their own cameras or that of the phone and a certain application are capable of track the user through face detection, right?
Well, that same idea is the one that Belkin exploits with this new base that together with a special application is capable of allowing users with an iPhone 12 (any model of all those presented by Apple this year) to track 360 degrees s the same. That is, you can place the phone with said base on a table in the center of the room and it will rotate to follow you wherever you go within it.
This application allows you to share the content you record on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and others. So it can be very useful for all those who record themselves and for some reason need to be moving it from one side of the room to the other. Because they will no longer have to worry if they left the plane or keep moving the terminal constantly to stay in it.
With a price of about $ 65 there is no doubt that it can be very interesting for many, although it is not essential either. What is also important to know is that this new base includes a battery to be able to use it anywhere without the need for a charger nearby. In addition, thanks to the MagSafe support, placing and removing an iPhone 12 or any other model that includes this connector will be very simple. And not needing any type of fixation or specific support is also practical.
Magnetic battery, bike mount and more
Along with this particular base with the ability to follow you, Belkin also showed a series of additional accessories designed to take advantage of the MagSafe magnetic connector. And we are not going to deny that they are interesting, but it is also true that being one of the most important manufacturers for this type of complementary products of the iPhone, they have taken their time.
Moment, for example, has long had a line of specific products for the new iPhone and its connector with magnets. But hey, let’s see what they offer and assess that they are already here. Because you still find one that is useful in your day to day.
In total, there are six new MagSafe-compatible accessories launched by Belkin. One of them is the base with face tracking that we discussed earlier. The remaining five are:
- Boost Charge 10K and Boost Charge 2.5K: Both products are identical in that they are two external batteries designed for use with the new iPhones and offer a wireless charging system powered by the advantages of MagSafe. The difference between both proposals is in size and load capacity. So it’s a matter of seeing which one compensates you the most for all those moments when, perhaps, you could get a fair bit of battery life. Both batteries are priced respectively at $ 69.99 and $ 49.99
- Boost Charge wireless charging base: it is not necessary to give many explanations about this product, it is a wireless charging base that holds the device while charging it through that magnetic connector. Its price is $ 34.99
- Boost Charge Magnetic Wireless Charger – Basically the same as above, it’s Belkin’s version of Apple’s MagSafe charger. The difference is logically in that the same is not so attractive at the design level, but it is cheaper and fulfills the same function: offering a 7.5W wireless charge. It will cost $ 29.99
- Magnetic Fitness Mount: Finally, there is the ideal mounting solution for Fitness enthusiasts. Because you can easily attach it to the handlebar of your stationary bike when you go to teach or just sit down to pedal for a while and do some cardio. What’s more, this accessory is interesting because you could also take advantage of its magnetic system to fix it on the bars of other gym machines or in your own home, on any metal surface. The price is about 35 dollars
As you can see, none of these new products are groundbreaking in terms of design or utility, but they are interesting for those who have an iPhone 12 and are looking to take advantage of the advantages of the MagSafe connector more and more. Of course, for now they only appear on the Belkin page for the United States. We will have to wait a bit, perhaps, for them to reach Europe and the rest of the countries where the brand markets its products.