Apple on Tuesday seeded its iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 release candidates to its developer community, the update offering Qi2 wireless charging support for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 handsets. The release notes accompanying the release candidate lists all of the changes included as part of iOS 17.2, including one relating to wireless charging. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas), the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has revealed that the next generation of Qi charging technology will incorporate Apple’s MagSafe magnetic charging functionality. Dubbed Qi2, the WPC developed the new wireless charging standard on MagSafe technology. It features a Magnetic Power Profile, allowing for improved energy […]
At long last, the AirPower charging mat might have entered production. Hong Kong website ChargerLAB cites a “credible source” within Apple’s supply chain who claims Chinese manufacturer Luxshare Precision has started production of the AirPower. The source has added that he has heard the AirPower will be released soon. Luxshare, which is a member of […]