Apple’s new MagSafe charger gets Qi2, but Apple’s tech still charges faster

Apple is upping the wireless charge rate on the iPhone 16.

Apple’s new MagSafe charger gets Qi2, but Apple’s tech still charges faster
Apple Event 2024 iPhone 16 MagSafe
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  • Apple is releasing a new MagSafe charger for the iPhone 16 series.
  • The wireless charging rate can go as high as 25W.
  • The new MagSafe charger is Qi2 certified, but it appears the charging rate may not be as high.

If you’re an iPhone fan, you had plenty to be happy about today. But, on top of the launch of the iPhone 16 series, there’s something else you should be excited about — faster wireless charging.

As Apple announced the iPhone 16 lineup, it revealed that was releasing a new MagSafe charger for the family. The company says this new charger is Qi2-certified and enables wireless charging of up to 25W.