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Qi2 upgrade targets 50W wireless charging for future Pixels, iPhones

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

The Wireless Power Consortium is developing a 50W upgrade to the Qi2 standard, doubling the current 25W limit. This would enable faster wireless charging for future devices like Google Pixel and iPhone models. The magnetic alignment feature of Qi2 makes higher wattage possible without overheating.

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50W wireless charging would close the gap with wired speeds, but real-world gains depend on phone thermal management and charger compatibility.
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