iPhone 17 likely to support 50W wireless charging and Apple is making special MagSafe charger for it
What does Qi2.2 mean in practice? For one, it unlocks wireless charging speeds of up to 50W, a significant bump from the current Qi2 ceiling of 15W. While Apple's iPhone 16 lineup supports up to 25W wireless charging when paired with the 30W MagSafe charger, the devices themselves are not compatible with Qi2.1 or the upcoming Qi2.2 standard.advertisementThis is where the iPhone 17 series comes into play. Rumour has it that Apple's next generation of phones will be the first to fully utilise the Qi2.2 protocol, reaping the benefits of up to 50W wireless charging speeds. That means topping up your phone might finally be as quick wirelessly as it is over a cable.Even if you're not planning to upgrade to the iPhone 17, there's good news. These new MagSafe chargers are expected to maintain backwards compatibility with older models, reportedly supporting every iPhone from the iPhone 11 through to the iPhone 16.Though these previous models won't benefit from the 50W charging speeds due to hardware limitations, they'll still enjoy improvements in charging efficiency and magnetic alignment, thanks to advancements in the Qi2.2 standard.Apple's next moveWhile Apple has yet to officially announce these new MagSafe pads, the NCC certification is a strong signal that a launch could be imminent – potentially in time for the iPhone 17's expected debut later this year.For now, Apple users can look forward to faster, smarter, and more efficient charging in the near future. And if you're tired of waiting hours for your battery to hit 100%, the next wave of MagSafe tech might just be worth the upgrade.
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