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Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Has Apple Just Accidentally Leaked A Major Upgrade For iPhone 17?
A regulatory filing has just happened which, it's claimed, is for two iPhone MagSafe chargers, suggesting that a faster-than-ever wireless charging capability could be coming to the iPhone 17 series when it's announced this fall. Will MagSafe charging be super-fast on the iPhone 17 series? Taiwan's National Communications Commission website shows two MagSafe chargers which Apple has never announced, sighted by 91mobiles. That seems to be the case because, 'Current MagSafe chargers are compatible with Qi 2 and the original Qi standard. While WPC (Wireless Power Consortium), the body behind Qi, incorporated MagSafe's magnetic accessory support into the Qi standard and introduced Qi 2.1, Apple didn't announce a product with that standard. Apple appears to have leapfrogged to Qi 2.2,' the report said. The site shows images of the chargers and says the model numbers are A3502 and A3503, looking the same but for one having a 1-meter cable, and the other a 2-meter one. The cables are braided, by the way, as the photos clearly show. Why does any of this matter? Qi 2.2 supports maximum output to 50W and, ccording to the report, it looks like the chargers will support up to 45W charging, when connected to the right wall adaptor. Right now, the most powerful MagSafe wireless charging for the latest iPhone 16 is 25W. More than that, another benefit for Qi 2.2 it's more efficient, with less power loss or heat generation. Plus, the magnetic alignment 'should ensure the device snaps into the charger quickly and properly,' the report said. Since the iPhone 17 Air looks like having a smaller battery than other iPhones, to accommodate its super-thin design, fast, efficient charging without unnecessary heat, could be important, especially if it meant that a super-quick top-up could juice your phone for hours. It looks like the chargers have been tested both with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 11. This wouldn't mean faster charging rates on older phones, but the efficiency element would still be key.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Tom's Guide
iPhone 17 just tipped for a huge wireless charging upgrade
The next generation of Qi 2.2 wireless charging could be upon us soon, thanks to discovered regulatory filings on Taiwan's NCC certification site. This would update the Qi wireless charging standard, and we could see it on iPhone 17 models later this year. As spotted by the filings reveal two new MagSafe charger models (A3502 and A3502). Both models appear to support the new Qi 2.2. standard. Based on images in the filings, the models appear to be pretty standard white puck chargers with braided USB-C cables in 2 and 1-meter lengths. What's new with 2.2 is that the testing revealed it could support up to 50W charging output. For comparison, the Qi 2 standard tops out at 15W. Current iPhone 16 models do support upgraded MagSafe charging with a 30W charger, and can get up to 25W. The Qi 2.2. chargers double that. According to the testing documents, the new chargers were tested on devices as recent as the iPhone 16 and as old as the iPhone 11. Apple's MagSafe charging was first introduced with the iPhone 12 in 2020. It does indicate that Qi 2.2. chargers will have broad compatibility, obviously charging speeds will be limited on older devices. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Additionally, 2.2. comes with "improved magnetic alignment" natively, which means iPhones should snap on the charger faster and better. It's also supposed to be more efficient with no "unnecessary power loss or heat generation." While the iPhone 16 does not support Qi 2.1, it's likely that the forthcoming iPhone 17 models will support Qi 2.2. if testing is already being done well ahead of the usual September launch window.
The Verge
5 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Apple's leaked 45W MagSafe charger is first to support Qi2.2
Apple's next generation of iPhones might support substantially faster wireless charging if new regulatory leaks are to be believed. A pair of MagSafe chargers with 45W power output and support for the upcoming Qi2.2 standard have been found on a Taiwanese certification site, suggesting that Apple is readying the hardware, possibly timed for the iPhone 17 launch. 91Mobiles spotted listings for what it says are two Apple-made MagSafe chargers on the website of Taiwan's National Communications Commission. The chargers, model numbers A3503 and A3502, appear to support the same charging specifications but come with braided cables of different lengths, either 1m or 2m. If the chargers are real, and reflect Apple's intended charging speeds for the iPhone 17 line, it would mark a big jump — Apple's iPhone 16 line currently maxes out at 25W MagSafe charging, and only 15W over Qi2. 1/3 Image: NCC / 91Mobiles Qi2.2 is a forthcoming update to the Wireless Power Consortium's Qi charging standard. Once officially certified, it's expected to include support for up to 50W wireless charging, a major leap forward from Qi2.1's 15W max. Apple itself is a key member of the WPC, contributing a version of MagSafe's magnetic tech to Qi2 and helping to design the standard.
The Verge
6 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Everything on this custom desk, including the screen, is wirelessly powered.
Andrew Liszewski Using an R&D kit from a company called Etherdyne Technologies, Matthew Perks created a wooden desk that's capable of powering everything on it, including a mouse, keyboard, speakers, and a display, without a single visible wire. The technology is similar in principle to what's found in Qi chargers but a hidden wire running around the perimeter of the desk generates a 3D field capable of wirelessly powering devices at a short distance.
GSM Arena
03-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 receives Qi 2.1 certification
The Wireless Power Consortium (the stewards of the Qi wireless charging standard) have certified the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – it officially supports Qi 2.1. However, the WPC is obfuscating some info here. For one, the device only supports the Basic Power Profile (BPP) at 5W, which is almost certainly not the case. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is listed as supporting the Extended Power Profile (EPP) at 15W and we expect that the sequel will do at least that much. Qi 2.1 introduced new profiles relating to cases – Magnetic Cover Power Enhancement (MCPE) and Magnetic Cover Power Magnet (MCPM). Yes, both say 'Magnetic' and both have magnets, but they differ in a key way. MCPM is for phones with magnets built in – additional 'feedthrough' magnets in the case are used to enhance the magnetic field for a stronger attachment. MCPE is for BPP and EPP phones (i.e. ones without magnets) and it allows them to work in Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) mode, i.e. the magnet version of Qi. Qi 2.1 certification for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (SM-D637U) Sorry for the alphabet soup, but the WPC isn't helping the situation with its confusing profiles. Anyway, the page doesn't list anything above BPP for the Galaxy Z Fold7, which is clearly not true. In case you're wondering what's with the 'SM-D637U' model number, it seems that the WPC doesn't use Samsung's standard designations. For example, the Z Fold6 is 'SC-55E', the Z Fold Special Edition is 'SM-D269N' and the Z Fold5 is 'SM-D617S', none of which match Samsung's 'SM-F' model numbers for its foldables. The 'Coming Soon' placeholder image on the page makes it clear that it's incomplete. But we're not holding out hope for Samsung adopting the full magnet experience with the Galaxy Z Fold7 – it is more likely that it will follow the Galaxy S25 strategy with Magnet Cases. Such cases use the MCPE profile, like this Spigen case, for example. Source
