▲ 58 ▼ Rest assured that Qi2 does require magnets, WPC clarifies (www.androidpolice.com) submitted 2 years ago by limerod@reddthat.com [M] to c/android@lemdro.id 18 comments fedilink hide all child comments 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.
[–] oldfart@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) What's the deal with magnets, are they supposed to replace the coil? Why are these reporters so excited about it? permalink fedilink source hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] limerod@reddthat.com [S] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Because it means compatibility with magsafe accessories. So, you can attach magnetic powerbanks and other things to your phone. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] oldfart@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] limerod@reddthat.com [S] 5 points 2 years ago Apple helped developed the QI2 wireless charging and magsafe is also a wireless charging standard. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Excigma@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) In addition to the other reply, it helps align the tx/rx coils for higher efficiency permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] oldfart@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago This makes sense with a higher power connection permalink fedilink source parent
[–] limerod@reddthat.com [S] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Because it means compatibility with magsafe accessories. So, you can attach magnetic powerbanks and other things to your phone. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] oldfart@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] limerod@reddthat.com [S] 5 points 2 years ago Apple helped developed the QI2 wireless charging and magsafe is also a wireless charging standard. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] oldfart@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] limerod@reddthat.com [S] 5 points 2 years ago Apple helped developed the QI2 wireless charging and magsafe is also a wireless charging standard. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] limerod@reddthat.com [S] 5 points 2 years ago Apple helped developed the QI2 wireless charging and magsafe is also a wireless charging standard. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Excigma@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) In addition to the other reply, it helps align the tx/rx coils for higher efficiency permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] oldfart@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago This makes sense with a higher power connection permalink fedilink source parent
[–] oldfart@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago This makes sense with a higher power connection permalink fedilink source parent