wireless charging
The Wireless Power Consortium has launched the Qi 2.2 standard, enabling 25W wireless charging. The update dramatically shortens charging times and is supported by the iPhone 16.
The Wireless Power Consortium unveils Qi2 25W, boosting wireless charging to 25 watts. iPhone 17 and major Android brands are confirmed to adopt the faster standard.
Google's own store page subtly revealed the Pixel 10 design, showing a new color, a refined camera module with a telephoto lens, and hinting at a TSMC-made Tensor chip.
NFC Release 15 extends the sensing range to 2 cm, dramatically improving convenience, speed, and reliability for mobile payments, smart keys, and wireless charging.
Google Pixel 10 will support Qi2 wireless charging and launch "Pixelsnap" magnetic accessories, signaling a new era for Android wireless power.
iOS 26 introduces a new feature displaying estimated battery charging time for iPhone, similar to Android. Find it in Settings; widget likely coming.