CES 2023 - the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced Qi2 — the successor to the popular Qi wireless charging standard. Not only does Qi2 (
pronounced chee two) bring additional consumer clarity around device support, but it also introduces a new Magnetic Power Profile to align coils and help empower accessories.
In terms of what consumers can expect, Qi2 is essentially Magsafe for Android. In fact, it’s more like Magsafe for everyone. The idea is no longer limited to Apple’s ecosystem, enabling magnetic wireless charging and other accessories to snap to the back of your future smartphone and an assortment of other gadgets.
But aren’t there already
Magsafe and magnetic accessories for a range of phones? Well, yes, but it’s a Wild West of
adapters that don’t always play nicely with other products and certainly don’t guarantee the intended user experience, especially when it comes to wireless charging
