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Apple introduces 25W MagSafe charger for iPhone 16 lineup

One of the best parts about updating to a new iPhone is the new accessories that sometimes ship with it, and Apple’s updated MagSafe charger for the iPhone 16 now allows for 25W as opposed to the 15W found in the iPhone 15 Qi2 charger. Qi2 itself functions as an open standard, meaning accessories makers […]

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Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max models could see significantly improved battery charging speeds

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are rumored to offer significantly faster charging speeds. Per ITHome, the iPhone 16 Pro will support 20W charging with MagSafe and 40W wired fast charging. At present, all four iPhone 15 models currently support wired fast charging speeds of 27 watts when using a compatible […]

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iOS 17.4.1 update allows for faster Qi wireless charging on iPhone 12 models

If you have an iPhone 12 and just upgraded to iOS 17.4.1, you can now use some of the additional charging speed that Qi2 wireless charging technology offers. Apple’s MagSafe first launched as a competitor to Qi charging with the iPhone 12 in 2020. Since then, a Qi2 standard has been released which is more […]

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Schosche demos BaseLynx 2.0 Modular Charging System, updates to new Qi2 wireless charging standard

This could come in handy, especially if you’re looking to charge a slew of devices at once. Accessory maker Scosche has been demoing a new version of its BaseLynx 2 Modular Charging System out at CES in Las Vegas. The new model offers updated model offering support for the new Qi2 wireless charging standard. A […]

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Wireless Power Consortium announces holiday launch window for first Qi2 wireless charging devices

The next generation of wireless adapters is about to launch. Per an announcement released on Wednesday by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the first wireless chargers that meet the new Qi2 standard are set to launch in time for the holiday shopping season. Announced earlier this year, Qi2 is a next-generation Qi charging technology that […]