Summary

  • Qi2-certified phones all have magnets; no need to worry anymore about false rumors.
  • Neodymium magnets for Qi2 charging are small, taking up little space compared to induction coils.
  • Pressure applied to Android manufacturers can encourage magnetic compatibility with existing and future accessories.
    • Amon@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      Yes, the opposite is also true. I know people who charge their Qi1 phones on Qi2 chargers, and you can even stick a metal ring on a phone case so that the Qi2 charger can attach.

  • oldfart@lemm.ee
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    3 days ago

    What’s the deal with magnets, are they supposed to replace the coil? Why are these reporters so excited about it?

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      3 days ago

      In addition to the other reply, it helps align the tx/rx coils for higher efficiency

    • limerod@reddthat.comOPM
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      3 days ago

      Because it means compatibility with magsafe accessories. So, you can attach magnetic powerbanks and other things to your phone.

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        3 days ago

        Oh so the magnet if for sticking the power bank to the phone. Okay. I have almost zero exposure to Apple devices so I thought Magsafe is just their name for wireless charging.

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          Apple helped developed the QI2 wireless charging and magsafe is also a wireless charging standard.

  • Toes♀@ani.social
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    4 days ago

    I had a wireless charger melt a few years back cause I had a chunk of metal in my phone case.

    Does this new standard include safety checks for stuff like that?