Released Dec 15th, 2023 10:34 AM EST
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Apple simply launched iOS 17.2. While this os upgrade has some concealed gems, among the very best functions readily available is the growth of Qi2 cordless charging assistance to older iPhone designs, consisting of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series.
That implies if you have an iPhone 13 or more recent, you can begin cordless charging your gadget at speeds of as much as 15W. Formerly, with the very first Qi requirement, Apple would just let your gadget charge at approximately 7.5 W– specifically if your battery charger wasn’t MagSafe suitable.
Now, with the brand-new Qi2 requirement, even if the device maker does not use MagSafe compatibility, you’ll still have the ability to charge your iPhone wirelessly at as much as 15W. To do that, you’ll require:
- To upgrade your iPhone 13 or 14 to iOS 17.2 (the iPhone 15 currently supported this brand-new requirement);
- To have a Qi2 cordless battery charger
The very best Qi2 devices for your iPhone are yet to comeImage source: Belkin
Presently, Belkin is among the only device makers currently using a Qi2 device.