Currently there are various wireless charging standards for HP batteries, such as Qi and also MagSafe used by Apple for the iPhone.
But later there will be a MagSafe-based wireless charger standard that can be used on Android phones. This is because the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is working on a new Qi standard called Qi2, and Apple was involved in developing the standard.
At CES 2023, WPC announced that the Qi2 was created with the help of Apple. The aim is to increase the efficiency and interoperability of the technology, including the adoption of the Magnetic Power Profile as the core of the standard.
WPC mentions that this Magnetic Power Profile works like MagSafe iPhone. So later Qi2 accessories can be perfectly installed in devices that support it, so that it can increase energy efficiency and charging speed.
Of course, because the development was done with Apple, this Qi2 standard will also work with MagSafe devices, we were quoted from 9to5Mac, Wednesday (4/1/2023).
For information, the current MagSafe standard actually supports the Qi standard for use on Android phones. However, the maximum power is only 7.5 watts, while when used with an iPhone that supports MagSafe, the maximum power is 15W, and of course the magnetic function on MagSafe cannot be used on Android either, unless the user adds additional accessories to the back of the cellphone.
"Consumers and retailers complain that they are confused about which devices are Qi-enabled and that some claim their devices are Qi-enabled but not Qi-certified. This confusion can lead to poor user experiences and even security issues," said Paul Struhsaker, executive director of WPC.
"Our standards ensure consumer devices are safe, efficient, and can be used between devices with other brands. Qi2 will become a global standard for wireless chargers and provide guarantees for consumers and retailers," he concluded.