Apple’s subsequent era of iPhones would possibly assist considerably sooner wi-fi charging if new regulatory leaks are to be believed. A pair of MagSafe chargers with 45W energy output and assist for the upcoming Qi2.2 commonplace have been discovered on a Taiwanese certification website, suggesting that Apple is readying the {hardware}, probably timed for the iPhone 17 launch.
91Mobiles noticed listings for what it says are two Apple-made MagSafe chargers on the web site of Taiwan’s Nationwide Communications Fee. The chargers, mannequin numbers A3503 and A3502, seem to assist the identical charging specs however include braided cables of various lengths, both 1m or 2m.
If the chargers are actual, and replicate Apple’s meant charging speeds for the iPhone 17 line, it could mark a giant soar — Apple’s iPhone 16 line at the moment maxes out at 25W MagSafe charging, and solely 15W over Qi2.
Qi2.2 is a forthcoming replace to the Wi-fi Energy Consortium’s Qi charging commonplace. As soon as formally licensed, it’s anticipated to incorporate assist for as much as 50W wi-fi charging, a significant leap ahead from Qi2.1’s 15W max. Apple itself is a key member of the WPC, contributing a model of MagSafe’s magnetic tech to Qi2 and serving to to design the usual.