Apple’s charging protocol for the upcoming iPhone 15 could get much faster.
A new rumor claims that Apple will no longer require wireless chargers to be approved before they can deliver 15W fast charging for the iPhone 15 range.
Apple’s MagSafe protocol has been capable of wireless charging up to 15 watts since it first debuted with the iPhone 12 models. The devices also work with Qi chargers but are limited to delivering a maximum of 7.5W.
In order to use fast charging, Apple specifies that users must use its own power adapter or a “comparable third-party USB-C power adapter that supports USB Power Delivery (USB-PD).” An unsubstantiated rumor via leaker “yeux1122” has claimed that the company is dropping its requirement for those “comparable” adapters to be approved by Apple.
“The Apple iPhone 15 series is said to be capable of open 15W wireless fast charging even if it is not a certified wireless charger,” writes the leaker in a blog post.
The rumor is thought to have stemmed from someone within the supply chain. If correct, it could allow fast charging from additional adapters related to the Qi2 standard. In January, it was revealed that Apple provided its MagSafe specifications as a basis for the forthcoming updated standard by the Wireless Power Consortium.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and blog.naver.com