The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has unveiled a new QI2 standard.(opens in new window) Wireless charging is made possible thanks to Apple’s cooperation.
The Qi2 (pronounced “chee two”) standard uses Apple’s MagSafe technology as a base. Whereas the original Qi standard relied on charging a device by placing it on a pad, Qi2 now uses magnets like the MagSafe. However, WPC has gone a step further and developed a new Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) feature. MPP allows devices to be perfectly placed on Qi2 wireless chargers, ensuring the most energy efficient and fastest charging experience.
said Paul Struhsaker, executive director of the Wireless Power Consortium.
“Qi2’s perfect alignment improves energy efficiency by reducing the energy loss that can occur when a phone or charger is misaligned. Equally important, Qi2 , significantly reduces landfill waste associated with replacing wired chargers due to broken plugs and stress placed on the charger.Remove cords from daily plugging and disconnecting.”
WPC expects Qi2-certified smartphones and chargers to be available by the 2023 holiday season. As The Verge reports(opens in new window), WPC spokesperson Paul Golden confirmed that both Apple and Samsung will release Qi2 certified products. This almost guarantees rapid adoption across the smartphone industry, especially new Android devices.
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Golden also confirmed that Qi2 charging will be capped at 15 watts, but once the first specs are finalized, WPC will turn its attention to “significantly increasing the power profile level of the next version of Qi2.” increase.
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