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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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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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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 […]

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Leak indicates Apple prototyped MagSafe chargers in assorted colors, “Magic Charger” stand

Per Twitter leaker @kosutamiSan, Apple has apparently prototyped at least one colored version of its MagSafe Charger for iPhone, suggesting the company could potentially one day release a new version of the device in additional color options beyond the standard silver model. The prototype rumor seems to indicate that Apple intended to release its current […]

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Rumor: Apple could drop limits, change specs for wireless 15W fast chargers for iPhone 15

Apple’s charging protocol for the upcoming iPhone 15 could get much faster. A new rumor claims that Apple will no longer require wireless chargers to be approved before they can deliver 15W fast charging for the iPhone 15 range. Apple’s MagSafe protocol has been capable of wireless charging up to 15 watts since it first […]