GhostalMedia t1_j2vou0i wrote on January 4, 2023 at 6:59 AM

Reply to comment by FishermanPrize in New Qi2 Standard for Wireless Devices Ensures Enhanced Consumer Convenience and Efficiency by TheMacMan

I’m not fully convinced of that. MagSafe only phones are pure speculation, and not supported by any of the reliable people that drop Apple’s manufacturing and supply chain leaks.

Qi2 will launch at up to 15w, like MagSafe. That’s half of what an iPhone can charge at. So Qi only phones would basically be a massive downgrade for people who want fast charging.

FishermanPrize t1_j2vr0nr wrote on January 4, 2023 at 7:25 AM

Apple won't go fully portless until qi charging is more widespread and most wireless charging use is tossing it on the charger before bed or in the car.

It's the tactic they used with usbc->lightning cables. Toss it into the eight, let USBc market mature for two years then start including the cable in iPhone 11s.