Samsung and Google adopt Qi2 wireless charging, promising faster speeds and better alignment.

The Wireless Power Consortium announced that Samsung and Google will adopt the Qi2 wireless charging standard for their Android devices in 2025. Qi2 offers faster charging and better alignment through magnetic rings, similar to Apple's MagSafe. The new Qi v2.1 standard will also support moving coils for in-car charging. Google is contributing high-power charging tech to the upcoming Qi v2.2 standard. While Samsung has committed to incorporating Qi2, it's unclear if it will be in the Galaxy S25 series.

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