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Upcoming Qi2 wireless charging standard will officially bring Apple’s MagSafe tech to Android devices
Devices that support the Qi2 wireless charging standard will arrive towards the tail end of 2023, signaling a new beginning.
Today, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced that it was introducing a new wireless charging standard called Qi2. What makes this announcement particularly interesting is that it will look to unify the wireless charging standard, officially bringing Apple's MagSafe tech to Android devices. Although announced during CES 2023, we can expect smartphones and chargers with Qi2 compatibility to arrive towards the end of 2023.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the newest addition to the company's smartwatch lineup. The new model comes packed with several noteworthy upgrades, including a new chipset, a more durable design, Crash Detection, and a new temperature sensor. But does the new smartwatch support Qi wireless charging?
Ikea's latest product lets you add wireless charging to nearly any table
Ikea's latest product, Sjömärke, is a wireless charging pad that can be added to nearly any table. Simply mount it underneath the table.
If you're looking to add a wireless charger to your desk or table, then Ikea may have just what you need. The Swedish company's latest product is a wireless charging pad that can be added to the underside of a table and charges your phone via the Qi wireless standard. It's called Sjömärke, it costs $39.99, and it works through plastic and wood that's between three-eights of an inch to seven-eights of an inch thick.
Can I use a fast charging adapter with my Qi wireless charger?
We answer many of your Qi wireless charger questions, including whether a fast power brick can increase the speed of your wireless charger.
As more smartphone manufacturers add support for the Qi wireless charging standard in their phones, Qi wireless chargers have become quite prevalent. If you have a phone or accessory that supports wireless charging, you may be considering buying a Qi-compatible charger. Some Qi wireless chargers come with their own power bricks, others don’t. So if you're wondering whether attaching a fast charging adapter to your Qi wireless charger will make it charge your phone faster, the answer is yes and no.
OPPO joins the Wireless Power Consortium, future phones may have wireless charging
OPPO has joined the Wireless Power Consortium, indicating that a future OPPO and possibly OnePlus device will support Qi wireless charging. Read on!
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is an association of companies who have come together to create, maintain and promote the Qi wireless charging standard. The Qi standard guarantees that any device that is Qi-compatible and comes with the Qi logo will work with any charging surface that also carries the logo, irrespective of the manufacturer or brand. This wireless charging interoperability is a key driving force behind the increased adoption of wireless charging technology as it works in the combined interests of the consumers as well as the manufacturers.