Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces Apple's MagSafe

Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by arsome on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @05:31PM (#34239080)

Wireless only charging would be wasteful as it's rather inefficient (most tests show about 50% more energy put in to achieve the same charge) and this magnetic system is unlikely to work well for anyone who uses a case to achieve good coil alignment... I really hope the market doesn't go in this direction.

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Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by threeseed on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @06:18PM (#34239547)

a) Wireless charging is a significantly better user experience. Every morning I quickly put my phone up against a magnetic dock, there is a click and it charges. I can also attach battery packs the same way. No cables. No hassles.

b) MagSafe cases exist which are also magnetic and so there is no issue with coil alignment.

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Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by fomine3 on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @07:55PM (#34240412)

a) It's okay that you can use it, but please don't remove port. It's bad for me.

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