iPhone 15 is said to feature a USB-C port
The Qi2 wireless standard announced by the Wireless Power Consortium in January 2023 includes a magnetic power profile similar to MagSafe
Apple is reportedly preparing for the release of its highly anticipated iPhone 15 series in September 2023. Recent rumors originating from China suggest that the upcoming iPhone 15 models will offer support for 15W wireless fast charging, thereby eliminating the need for MagSafe-certified chargers.
This means that users will be able to get faster wireless charging speeds by using third-party chargers that do not have official MagSafe certification. According to MacRumors, currently, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 models can only get 15W wireless fast charging with Apple’s official MagSafe charger or third-party chargers with official MFM (Made for MagSafe) certification.
When using a standard Qi-certified wireless charger, these models are limited to a maximum charging speed of 7.5W. Rumor suggests that the iPhone 15 series will be able to access 15W wireless magnetic charging using non-MFM certified chargers, which are usually more affordable options with official certification from Apple.
The report states that although the source of the rumor has not been confirmed, the claim coincides with Apple’s involvement in the development of the next-generation Qi2 wireless standard.
The Qi2 wireless standard, announced by the Wireless Power Consortium in January 2023, includes a magnetic power profile similar to MagSafe. This new standard ensures better alignment between devices and chargers, resulting in better energy efficiency and faster charging speeds. The Qi2 smartphone and charger are expected to be available by the 2023 holiday season.
Apple’s potential decision to extend MagSafe-like functionality to all devices that support Qi2 wireless charging appears to be contrary to its stance on USB-C.
The iPhone 15 is said to feature a USB-C port, which is in line with the new regulations in Europe. However, these details are yet to be officially confirmed, MacRumors reported.
Meanwhile, Apple is gearing up to unveil iOS 17 at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, which will begin with the keynote event on June 5, 2023. One of the notable features expected in iOS 17 is an updated lock screen interface that turns the iPhone into a “. smart-home display.”
