It doesn't support MagSafe so it's not something I would buy but it's very interesting. If it supported MagSafe and was only $100 I'd probably would have bought it just to try it out. Yes, it would make my 15 Pro Max a monster but it would be interesting to try.
That it plugs into the USB-C port is both expected and worrisome (also none of the product photos show this for some reason). I know it has the whole case to help but I'd be worried about putting strain on the USB-C port while your hands are down on the keyboard. Again, the case will help but you are absolutely adding strain to the port, the whole phone's weight is on it aside from what the case can help relieve which can't be much since it's not rigid. It's "Liquid Silicon" but since the phone plugs into the USB-C/Lightning in the bottom you probably have to first plug the phone in, then pull the case over the top/sides of the phone meaning its ability to reduce strain is extremely limited
It should be a MagSafe device instead of case. It could attach to the back and stick out the bottom. Even better is that there are third-party "Magsafe" cases and adapters for other phones.
It should also be Bluetooth. Which is annoying to pair but easier to put on. My guess is that people would put the keyboard on when they need it instead of putting in case.
the launch video says that magsafe is supported for charging (see here [0]), but that magsafe accessories (that assume a magnet on the other side...?) are not supported
I think they just mean wireless charging is supported but a MagSafe mount/holder won’t work because the case doesn’t have the proper MagSafe “magic” in it (that ring you see on a clear iPhone case).
It will work - the magnetic interaction happens through the plastic, just will be very slightly weaker than one with additional magnets due to the tiny gap. The video shows it mounted on a MagSafe charger
That it plugs into the USB-C port is both expected and worrisome (also none of the product photos show this for some reason). I know it has the whole case to help but I'd be worried about putting strain on the USB-C port while your hands are down on the keyboard. Again, the case will help but you are absolutely adding strain to the port, the whole phone's weight is on it aside from what the case can help relieve which can't be much since it's not rigid. It's "Liquid Silicon" but since the phone plugs into the USB-C/Lightning in the bottom you probably have to first plug the phone in, then pull the case over the top/sides of the phone meaning its ability to reduce strain is extremely limited