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Qi2 is here and it's a lot like Apple MagSafe

Qi2 is rolling out for mobile phones and it brings Apple's magnetic locking system to the wider wireless charging world.

Seamus Byrne
Seamus Byrne

You're probably starting to see Qi2 getting a mention out there in wireless charger land. Just remember Apple has shared its MagSafe tech with the Qi standard so that everyone can start to get the integrated magnetic locking system on their devices. It's a win for car mounts and desk chargers of all stripes.

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