Get ready to squeeze even more juice out of your iPhone with iOS 17.2! That's right, Apple has rolled out a "Release Candidate" (RC) for testers, hinting that the wireless charging upgrade for multiple iPhone models is just around the corner. What's all the buzz about, you ask? Well, the cat's out of the bag – Almost every iPhone out there supports the cutting-edge Qi2 wireless charging technology!
So, what's this Qi2 craze all about, you wonder? Enter the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the genius minds behind Qi2. They've designed a system that creates a magnetically secure connection with Qi2-compatible devices, akin to Apple's MagSafe technology. With a clever new feature called Magnetic Power Profile (MPP), your Qi2 charger will stick like a magnet to the back of your iPhone, providing a seamless and precise fit. You'll get a consistent charge, and you can use your phone without fretting about the charger toppling over.
Initially, Qi2 will be capped at the same 15W as MagSafe, but the WPC is already plotting to up the ante in the future. Hopefully, this means the comfort of magnetic, cable-free charging will merge with the speed of the wired fast-charge experience.
But wait – there's more! The beauty of Qi2 is that non-Apple devices will reap these magical magnetic charging benefits, too. While MagSafe can power up other Qi-compatible devices, it's got a limited magnetic connection with just MagSafe-compatible gadgets (read: only Apple devices). With Qi2, both Android and Apple phones will get in on the action.
If you're a MagSafe fanboy, don't worry – for now, that faithful Apple accessory will continue to hook up flawlessly to your iPhone. But for folks searching for a budget-friendly alternative to keep their iPhone charged, keep your eyes peeled for future Qi2 chargers coming your way!
So, which iPhones can take advantage of this wireless wonderland?
Well, tada – iOS 17.2 may be in beta right now, but here's a sneak peek at the iPhone models that'll soon be Qi2-compatible:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini (up to 12W charging speed)
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
Now, when can you get your hands on this Qi2 magic?
Unfortunately, phone accessory manufacturers haven't brought Qi2 chargers to the market just yet. If you own an iPhone 13 or later, your device may support future wireless charging standards not even available on the market just yet. Keep your eyes open, though – it won't be long before these advanced charging marvels show up.
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