It’s been 84 years, but my dream of ‘MagSafe’ on a Pixel is almost here

by dbadmin | Jun 12, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel 10, Wireless Charging

Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I am an Android and a Pixel fan who has been heralding MagSafe as the coolest and most useful smartphone accessory improvement since sliced bread — or USB-C to stay within the metaphor. So when Qi2 was announced with a hint of...

I love the OnePlus 13, but the official wireless charger is just maddening

by dbadmin | Jun 10, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, Wireless Charging

I’m a chaotic gadget charger, topping up my phone as and when rather than sticking to a rigorous overnight routine like a normal person. As such, you might think that wireless charging would be right up my street —  pop the phone down, give it a little juice, and be...

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might skip Qi 2’s best feature, and that’s a shame

by dbadmin | Jun 3, 2025 | Foldable Phones, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Wireless Charging

Credit: OnLeaks / Android Headlines A Samsung phone, thought to be the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared in the Wireless Power Consortium database. The listing reveals that the phone doesn’t support the full Qi 2 Magnetic Power Profile standard. This means that the device...

Unless it’s Qi2, I don’t want wireless charging on my Pixel Watch 4

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Google Pixel Watch, Google Pixel Watch 2, Google Pixel Watch 3, News, Wireless Charging

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority When renders of the Google Pixel Watch 4 leaked, I immediately clicked on the link to see what Google had done to improve on its already impressive Pixel Watch 3. Smaller bezels and a larger display looked good, because even...

Deal: Get the Apple MagSafe Wireless Charger for just $15! (It works with Android, too)

by dbadmin | Apr 24, 2025 | Apple, Deals, News, Wireless Charging

Credit: David Imel / Android Authority There are plenty of great wireless chargers out there, but sometimes simplicity is much more enticing than fancy features. The Apple MagSafe Wireless Charger embodies this philosophy, and while it tends to be a bit expensive, you...

Samsung who?: The sequel to Android’s only proper Qi 2 phone is coming

by dbadmin | Apr 22, 2025 | HMD Global, News, Wireless Charging

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A leaker has claimed that the HMD Skyline 2 is on the way and will launch in July. This would be the sequel to the original Skyline, which is still the only Android phone with Qi 2 MPP support. This means the phone can...