Future Android phones will feature MagSafe-like wireless fast charging
The first Qi2.0 version will launch this year, with support for 15 watt charging, foreign object detection and more. It'll also provide faster charging for some devices, improve safety and prevent device damage or battery life shortening.
The Magnetic Power Profile standard also makes improvements easier down the road. Future iterations will"significantly" raise charging levels past 15 watts, WPC told. It could also allow wireless charging for unusually-shaped accessories that aren't compatible with the current crop of flat charging pads.
There are still some question marks, like whether Qi2 will be backwards-compatible with the current Qi standard or Apple's MagSafe. It will reportedly also require authentication, which may allow manufacturers to refuse charging from non-certified devices. Hopefully, device and charger manufacturers will strive to main compatibility. The Qi2 spec should be ready by this summer, and products are set to arrive by the holidays in 2023.
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