Leaked MagSafe Charger Suggests iPhone 17 Could Boast Twice the Charging Speed

It looks like iPhones, including the expected iPhone 17, could get a big boost from an upgrade to their wireless MagSafe chargers. According to a report by 91mobiles, a recent image of Apple MagSafe chargers showed model numbers that support the Qi 2.2 charging standard. 91mobiles spotted the photos on Taiwan's National Communications Commission website. The NCC is the regulatory body that verifies devices for telecom products. Qi standard is set by the Wireless Power Consortium, consisting of hundreds of companies like Apple, Samsung and Google. In a post to X, 91mobiles shared a rendering of what the new charger could look like: If the rumors are true, it would mean Apple is jumping from its current Qi 2.0, which supports up to 15W wireless charging. The iPhone 16 series, except for the 16E, supports 25W wireless charging with a new MagSafe charger and power brick that Apple rolled out last year. The Qi 2.2 standard supports speeds of 50W, according to 91mobiles. That kind of in ... Read full article.