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		RcouF1uZ4gsC on Aug 17, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Essential Phone, available now They tout the magnetic attachment points as making it easy to add new hardware accessories. I wonder if the magnetic attachment points will demagnetize your credit cards if you have them both in pocket or your purse?

davemp on Aug 17, 2017 [–]

I have a wallet with a decently powerful magnet. Modern credit cards and devices seem to hold up fine. The only issue I've had is a parking garage ticket getting wiped.

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