Qi2 25W Wireless Chargers Launched with Enhanced Speed, But iPhone 17 Users Should Wait

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has officially launched the Qi2 25W wireless charging standard, a significant upgrade over previous wireless charging technologies. The new standard, which offers nearly 70% more power than the previous Qi2 standard, is designed to meet consumer demands for faster charging speeds. Initially, iPhones were the primary devices to support the Qi standard, but now Android smartphones are also adopting the Qi2 and Qi2 25W chargers. While these advancements are exciting for consumers, there’s a catch: Apple may introduce an exclusive 45W MagSafe charger for the upcoming iPhone 17 models, which would not be supported by Qi2 25W chargers. Apple has been open about its MagSafe technology, but this potential move to offer faster charging speeds exclusively through Apple-branded chargers might surprise many. The launch of Qi2 25W is expected to offer a broader range of compatible devices and chargers, but users may need to be cautious when considering future compatibility with Apple’s new devices. For now, anyone eyeing the iPhone 17 should be aware that the speed boost might require a proprietary charger from Apple, not a standard Qi2 25W charger.