When Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro families of devices it also confirmed that they would come with support for Qi2, a new wireless charging standard. That charging standard is based on MagSafe, so it was no surprise. But the move to Qi2 means that accessory makers don't have to license Apple's MagSafe technology to be able to offer the same features — fast wireless charging and magnetic connectivity.
That's great news for people who have been put off by the high price of MagSafe-certified wireless chargers, and with CES 2024 now very much underway accessory makers are choosing this week to unveil their new wireless charging accessories. And yes, they're Qi2 compatible for use with Apple's best iPhones. Don't worry though, they'll work with older iPhones so long as they support magnetic wireless charging — so that's the iPhone 12 and newer.
