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The Verge
6 hours 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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Invitation Homes Acquires Homes & Launches Developer Lending Program
Invitation Homes INVH recently provided an update on its acquisitions and also announced that it has entered into its first agreement to launch a developer lending program. From the beginning of the second quarter through June 2, 2025, the company has formed partnerships with several homebuilders to acquire more than 300 newly constructed single-family homes, amounting to an investment of more than $100 million. These homes, situated in prominent growth markets like Dallas, Denver and Nashville, demonstrate the company's ongoing dedication to increasing housing supply in areas with high demand. Apart from the acquisition update, Invitation Homes announced the launch of its developer lending program by providing a $32.7 million loan to a homebuilder for developing a community consisting of 156 homes in Houston. The loan is backed by the development, and its terms provide the company with an opportunity to acquire the community after it has stabilized. Per Scott Eisen, chief investment officer of INVH, 'By partnering with homebuilders to selectively finance the development of new communities that are future strategic acquisition candidates for Invitation Homes, we can help create much-needed new housing supply while achieving attractive returns. We anticipate this to be the first of several such arrangements as we continue working with developers across the country to grow a sustainable and accessible housing future.' Building partnerships with homebuilders to acquire homes in key growth markets will likely offer healthy yields and boost its long-term growth. The loan provided under the new developer lending program highlights the company's strategy to support the creation of new housing. Invitation Homes is well-poised to benefit from a high-quality portfolio of single-family rental units in infill locations in the Western United States, Sunbelt and Florida. Solid demand for such rental units in the high-growth markets with favorable demographic trends is likely to benefit the company in the upcoming quarters. Over the past six months, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 1% against the industry's decline of 4.7%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Some better-ranked stocks from the broader REIT sector are CareTrust REIT CTRE and W.P. Carey WPC, each currently carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CTRE's 2025 FFO per share has moved 2.8% northward to $1.81 in the past month. The consensus estimate for WPC's 2025 FFO per share has been revised upward by nearly 1% to $4.88 over the past month. Note: Anything related to earnings presented in this write-up represents FFO, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) : Free Stock Analysis Report CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Invitation Home (INVH) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- 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
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Volunteers prepare community garden for summer
A community garden on Erie's east side has a refreshed new look to go into the summer season. Volunteers woke up early Saturday morning to replant a plot located at the corner of East 6th and East Avenue, across the street from the ECAT building. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), along with some volunteers from the neighborhood, put new perennials in the ground to beautify the area. Giant Eagle acquiring Rite Aid prescriptions in new agreement Organizers said this project is all about community and making an impact wherever they can. 'It's really nice as you come down. This is actually the entrance to the city from the east side when you think about it, because the Bayfront road is right down there, so we have a lot of people that go by it in the day and beep their horns,' said Tom Chandley, garden steward for the WPC. County, metro all-stars gather at media night ahead of 87th Save-An-Eye game next month 'We're really close to a gym, a school. There's a lot of traffic that comes by here from points of the day, and people really slow down to take a look at the garden,' said Matt Jenkins, the Operations Coordinator for the WPC. The conservancy has 130 community gardens that spread across western Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
WPC Announces Launch of Ki Certification Testing
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The kitchen of the future is one giant step closer to reality with the completion of Ki certification testing of the first Ki Cordless Kitchen products. Following the release of the Ki specification last December, advancing Ki Cordless Kitchen products through certification testing represents a significant milestone in the launch of WPC's newest standard in the application of wireless power. Ki's launch follows the launch of Qi2, WPC's highly successful next-generation standard for small consumer electronics, which was available in over 1.5 billion devices worldwide by the end of its first year. The Ki Cordless Kitchen standard revolutionizes everyday kitchen appliances – such as blenders, toasters, air fryers, and water kettles – by eliminating power cords and adding a communication channel between the appliance and the Ki power unit. The Ki power function will initially be available in induction cooktops or standalone Ki power units. Future Ki releases in development are aimed at adding support for concealed Ki power units mounted under countertops or kitchen islands. 'The Ki standard brings unprecedented innovation to the most used room in the house - the kitchen', said Paul Struhsaker, Executive Director of the WPC. 'Ki eliminates the mess, inconvenience and potential safety issues of power cords, which is something consumers have told us repeatedly is an important benefit. Ki will not only change the way people cook and prepare food by making cooking and clean up easier, but it will even change the way kitchens look, enabling sleek modern designs and better utilization of space. We congratulate, Elektro-Gerätebau Oberderdingen GmbH (E.G.O)., Koninklijke Philips NV, Telecommunications Technology Association of Korea (TTA), Resillion (Belgium), and Defion BV for leading the way in Ki's launch: E.G.O. for the first Ki certified induction module, Philips for contributing its Ki technology, TTA and Resillion for becoming the first authorized Ki certification test labs, and Defion for providing the certification tools and equipment supporting the development of Ki Cordless Kitchen products." Opportunities to learn more about Ki WPC members will be conducting two Ki seminars in June: in Seoul June 25 th hosted by TTA and in Guangzhou June 27 th hosted by SGS. More information will be available on the WPC website shortly. Members of WPC's leadership team will be at IFA Berlin in September to meet with companies interested in the Ki standard and WPC membership. If you will be at IFA and are interested in meeting to learn more, please let us know through the contact information below. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is the prevailing standards organization for wireless power applications worldwide, representing more than 300 member companies including industry leaders such as Apple, Bosch, Google, Huawei, Philips and Samsung. Since its founding in 2008, the WPC has provided consumers and manufacturers with a vision of wireless power that is convenient, safe, and efficient while ensuring standardized testing offers products that are certificated and interoperable. The WPC's Qi standard is the global standard for wireless charging mobile, handheld electronic devices. The WPC is continuously exploring new applications of wireless power including the Ki standard for cordless kitchen appliances.
