Leaked Apple Charger Reveals iPhone 17 Will Have Fast Charging
As reported by 91mobiles, a recent image of Apple MagSafe chargers included model numbers that support the Qi 2.2 charging standard. That's according to photos that 91mobiles spotted on Taiwan's National Communications Commission website. The NCC is the regulatory body that verifies devices for telecom products.
If the rumors are correct, it would mean Apple would jump from its current Qi 2.0, which supports a maximum charging speed of 25W. The Qi 2.2 standard supports speeds of 50W, according to 91mobiles.
Additionally, Qi 2.2 could improve magnetic alignment, so your iPhone snaps to the charger correctly and quickly. That could potentially improve charging efficiency and reduce heat generation.
And for those of us who want to hold onto our old phones instead of upgrading to the new iPhone, Qi 2.2 promises backward compatibility to as far back as the iPhone 11.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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