Wireless Charging

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  Xiaomi, Apple, Google Reportedly Join Hands to Advance Qi 50W Wireless Charging Standard

  Xiaomi has hosted a Wireless Power Consortium meeting in Beijing to advance the upcoming Qi 50W wireless charging standard, according to a recent report. Apple, Google, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and several other companies participated in discussions, prototype testing, and interoperability verification. The report says the standard is expected to launch...

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  Wireless Charging For Buses Is Real, And Israel Is Already Using It

  Israeli company Electreon demonstrated how electric buses can charge wirelessly without cables and confirmed discussions with Indian companies for future EV charging solutions.

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  Google Pixel 10 May Feature Inbuilt Qi2 Magnets, Leaked ‘Pixelsnap’ Charging Puck Suggests

  A leaked render of the Google Pixel 10 in an Indigo variant is seen with a charging puck attached directly to the back. The puck, resembling a larger Pixel Watch 3 charger, is expected to be part of Google's rumoured Pixelsnap accessory lineup. The lineup is expected to include a charger, a charging stand, and a ring stand, all reportedly Qi2-compa...

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  Samsung Survey Reportedly Asks Users About Future Smartphones With Qi2 Magnets

  Samsung is surveying users about integrating built-in magnets into future smartphones to enable full Qi2 wireless charging support. This potential change, which might slightly increase device thickness, is being explored through the Samsung Members app. While the current Galaxy S25 series supports faster Qi2 charging, it lacks these magnets, unlike...

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  Google Pixel 10 to Introduce 'Pixelsnap' Accessories Alongside Qi 2.2 Support: Report

  Google's Pixel 10 series will reportedly feature Qi2 wireless charging support with built-in magnets. This could enable Google to launch a new line of Pixelsnap branded magnetic accessories, just like Apple's MagSafe ecosystem introduced with the iPhone 12.

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  iPhone 17 Could Support Up to 50W Wireless Charging With New Qi2.2 MagSafe Chargers: Report

  Apple is said to be developing new MagSafe chargers that would enable faster wireless charging on the next-generation iPhone models. As per a report, the in-development charging pads were spotted on a certification website and may comply with Qi2.2 charging standards. While these are speculated to be backwards compatible with previous generation iP...

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  Apple Explains iPhone 16e MagSafe Removal, Says Target Audience Prefers Wired Charging

  iPhone 16e is now available to purchase in India and global markets, as Apple's most affordable smartphone. It features the latest A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support but lacks recent iPhone features like Dynamic Island, MagSafe, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) connectivity. Apple explained its decision to omit the magnetically attached wireless charg...

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  Oppo Find N5 Confirmed to Debut With 50W Wireless Charging Support, IPX9 Rating

  Oppo Find N5, which’s also expected to launch as the OnePlus Open 2 globally, has made multiple appearances online, revealing new features with every new appearance. An official source now confirms that the foldable will have an IPX9 rating for water resistance and offer 50W wireless charging.

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  Google Pixel 9 Series Reportedly Support Qi2 Wireless Charging Technology but There Is a Catch

  Google Pixel 9 series debuted on August 13. The smartphone lineup was initially thought to be incompatible with Qi2, which is the latest in wireless charging technology. Turns out that isn’t entirely the case. According to a report, the Pixel 9 series supports Qi2 wireless charging but with caveats.

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  Apple's MagSafe-Based Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard to Arrive Soon on Android Phones

  The next generation upgrade for the global wireless charging standard, Qi, was announced at CES 2023 in January. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) took the covers off Qi2, which based on Apple's MagSafe technology, at the event. Back then, it was announced that Qi2 certified phones and chargers were expected to arrive in the holiday season of 202...

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  Apple Continues Work on Reverse Wireless Charging for iPhone After Missing Earlier Deadline: Report

  Reverse wireless charging is a feature that’s commonly available on most premium Android flagships today. However, Apple is still struggling to deliver the same on its iPhone. While MagSafe technology finally made it to the iPhone 12 series a few years ago, reverse wireless charging, which is used to wirelessly charge accessories, had missed seve...

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  Future iPhone Models Could Get Reverse Wireless Charging Technology, Patent Suggests

  While Apples iPhones have been offering wireless charging since the iPhone 8, it has yet to deliver a smartphone capable of reverse charging its accessories. A newly filed patent at the USPTO suggests just this.

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  Stuffcool 5,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank for Apple Devices Launched: Details

  Stuffcool has launched the PB9063W power bank in India, priced at Rs. 3,999. The magnetic power bank uses a latching system compatible with Apple’s MagSafe technology, along with the popular Qi wireless charging standard.

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  Porsche Design PDT40 True Wireless Earphones With ANC, Wireless Charging Launched: All Details

  Porsche Design, the consumer products and accessories division of automobile manufacturer Porsche, has launched the PDT40 true wireless earphones. The premium headset comes with ANC and wireless charging, and is priced at $210 (approximately Rs. 16,800).

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  Oppo Enco X2 True Wireless Earphones Review: Flagship Performance, Sensible Price

  The Oppo Enco X2 is the successor to the Enco X, and has a dual-driver setup, advanced codec support, and has been tuned in collaboration with Dynaudio. Is this the best mid-range true wireless headset you can buy right now? Find out in this review.