iOS 17.2 Brings Qi2 Support to iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 Models

[zach-coleman]

Does anyone else remember that when they announced Qi 2 they said that it would have a different, incompatible magnet array from MagSafe? Weird. Glad they changed course there but like... why did they even say that?

Qi2: how Apple might finally harness MagSafe by giving it away

MagSafe is coming to Android — kinda?

www.theverge.com

"There are a few wrinkles that give me pause. First, Golden confirms that the Qi2 standard strangely doesn’t have the exact same pattern of magnets as MagSafe and that it’s not clear what will happen with current iPhones because of that."

 

[erihp]

sure would be nice if one magsafe phone could charge another phone

 

[svish]

Good to know. Hopefully the 15 models will support the faster speeds with Qi2

 

[maerz001]

(just fyi - I upvoted your post… not sure why you got downvoted)

cos his second statement is also wrong

 

[Gengar]

So what is the difference between MagSafe and Qi2?

 

[WarmWinterHat]

So what is the difference between MagSafe and Qi2?

Magsafe is now Qi2, and a standard.

The only difference now is branding.

 

[Reverend Benny]

Well, yes...

Apple is in the experiences business. Their number one priority is delighting customers through incredible innovation, regardless of whether there is a financial gain.

Yea, and they are doing a pretty good job. One of the reasons being that they don't only earn money on selling new kit, that's why we see these type of updates i guess.

 

[Rychiar]

And where are the qi 2 chargers we were promised by the holidays? I’ve seen none

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Yep. That’s definitely the case. I was invested in MagBack accessories before I got my 12 mini, guess I never looked closely enough at that point.

I’m *loving* MagSafe on my 13 mini now 🤷‍♂️

iPhone 13 mini is limited to 12W at its fastest MagSafe charging speed, I wonder if this limitation will stop Apple giving that phone this particular update feature in iOS 17.2? For your sake I hope not. At the very least they should allow coming Qi2 chargers to charge it at 12W.