Qi2 wireless chargers will be available by New Year’s Eve
By ForGeeks The registration process for the first Qi2 chargers will soon be finalized, the Wireless Power Consortium said.
The first Qi 2 wireless charging stations will begin shipping in December, according to a Business Wire report. Belkin, Mophie, Anker, and Aircharge are producing the devices. So far, more than 100 Qi 2 models have been developed and are being tested in labs and are awaiting certification.
So far, more than 100 Qi 2 models have been developed and are awaiting certification.
The new standard will provide up to 15 watts of power and allow devices from a variety of brands, including iPhones, to be charged using magnets to align on charging pads.
The first smartphones on the market with Qi2 support will be the iPhone 15. Once certified, the iPhone 15 will be able to charge on Qi2-enabled and non-MagSafe wireless chargers with up to 15 watts of power. Currently, non-MagSafe wireless chargers only provide up to 7.5 watts of power for iPhones.
The iPhone 15 will be able to charge on Qi2-enabled and non-MagSafe wireless chargers.
