Not exact matches
It
adds significantly less weight and bulk than other options, but just as important, it's easy to put on and take off thanks to a Smart Cover — like
magnetic hinge that — via the Pro's new Smart
Connector — also powers the keyboard and connects it directly to the iPad (no Bluetooth required).
We appreciate that Mophie has simplified its lineup compared with previous generations and has
added wireless charging,
magnetic mounting, and extra shock protection to its base - level battery case, but like every other non-Apple battery case so far, the Juice Pack Air still uses Micro-USB for charging and lacks a headphone jack, meaning you won't be able to use wired headphones, whether the Lightning -
connector type or the traditional kind.
The Smart Keyboard
adds significantly less weight and bulk than other options and is easy to put on and take off thanks to a Smart Cover - like
magnetic hinge that — via the Pro's
magnetic Smart
Connector — also powers the keyboard and connects it directly to the iPad (no Bluetooth required).
Accessories can be
added to the phone via a
magnetic connector on its backside.
The back of the device also houses the
magnetic connectors for the Essential Phone's modular
add - ons (more on that later).
They also said that it would have a way to gain new hardware features over time via a
magnetic proprietary
connector that will serve both as a battery charging port as well as a way for first and third parties to
add hardware accessories that will connect to this phone.
Those
magnetic connectors allow for modular accessories, similar to what we saw in the Moto Z. Rubin told Wired that this proprietary connection is the Essential's means of future - proofing the handset, so
add - ons always work with future devices.