Belkin possesses launched a bunch of magnetic accessories for the iPhone 12, and the most interesting of the collection is a phone holder with face tracking. The stand comes with a companion app that can recognize your face and control the device, so it can track your movements as you shoot. It has full 360 degree rotational coverage and can support iPhone 12 in landscape and portrait orientation, allowing for a wide variety of shots.
That said, the face tracking feature only works with the Belkin app – you can’t use the mount with Zoom or FaceTime and expect it to follow you as well. If you don’t mind this limitation, note that the device is also compatible with official MagSafe boxes and links to social networks, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. It’s not yet available, but it’ll set you back $ 65 when it’s released.
The company also launched a fitness phone holder which can attach your phone to magnetic surfaces on indoor gym equipment or to the handlebars of bikes / treadmills with an included strap.It is also able to rotate 360 degrees, thanks to a ball joint inside the holder that allows you to adjust your phone to any angle. The fitness stand will cost $ 35 when it becomes available.
In addition, Belkin launched a portable 2500 mAh power bank that attaches magnetically to the back of a phone for $ 50 and up wireless charging pad which doubles as a 10K power bank for $ 70. Finally, the list of new accessories includes a portable charging pad similar to the official MagSafe charger and a 7.5W wireless charging stand. The stand will retail for $ 35 when released, while the charging stand is already available for purchase for $ 30.