You might be curious to know whether the Google Pixel Watch 2 supports wireless charging. Given that the first one did, the answer might surprise you.
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OnePlus has an odd history when it comes to wireless charging support on its premium phones. Does the latest OnePlus 12 release change that?
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Apple, which usually plays safe when it comes to new standards, already surprised us with Qi2 compatibility on its iPhone 15, but it turns out that Cupertino has more up its sleeve. As spotted by 9to5Mac and some users, the release notes for iOS 17.2 RC (release candidate) state that this update adds “Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models.” This means that said iPhone models should support up to 15W of wireless charging with Qi2-certified chargers, though the release notes stopped short at confirming the power specs. We’ll be able to find out when iOS 17.2 rolls out for the general public — likely in a few days’ time.
Until now, 15W input on these iPhone models was only possible through MagSafe-certified chargers, whereas the cheaper MagSafe-compatible ones are limited to 7.5W. With Qi2’s matching performance, consumers will be offered more affordable choices when it comes to 15W wireless chargers, as manufacturers won’t need to pay the Apple premium for MagSafe certification.
Qi2 was first announced at CES 2023, with its main highlight being its MagSafe-like wireless fast charging standard — even for Android devices. This uses “Magnetic Power Profile” to ensure compatibility across phones and chargers. While the output is currently capped at 15W, future iterations will “significantly” raise charging levels past 15W, according to the WPC (Wireless Power Consortium). We’ve been told to expect a slew of Qi2-compatible accessories — including some from Anker — arriving by the holidays, and I’m sure that it’ll also become a theme at CES 2024 next month.
iOS 17.2 enables Qi2 on the iPhones 13 and 14. (iPhones 15 already shipped with it). pic.twitter.com/pvwPvciq7q
— Rosyna Keller (@rosyna) December 5, 2023
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Google’s latest set of smartphones are upon us with all sorts of additional goodies, upgraded features, and the promise of seven year’s worth of software support. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro also boast a refined design, a new chip, and use more recycled materials in their construction. Priced from $ 699 and $ 999 respectively, the […]
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After testing it for almost a year, Intel has finally unveiled the new Thunderbolt 5 connectivity standard which brings a number of new features and improvements over its predecessor. With up to 80Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth, support for up to 3 x 4K monitors with 144Hz refresh rate, and compatible with USB4 V2, Thunderbolt 5 […]
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2023 could be the year that Motorola is back thanks to the stellar Razr+/40 Ultra that we reviewed earlier in the year and the brand new Edge 40 Neo which packs in a high level of hardware with a sleek vegan leather finish. Powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7030 chipset, the Edge 40 Neo has a […]
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Apple is switching from Lighting to USB-C for the port on the entire iPhone 15 lineup, but the company isn't stopping there. During today's event, Apple announced it would also be swapping out the wired charging jack on the second-gen AirPods Pro that debuted last year. You can use a USB-C cable to charge the AirPods Pro case from an iPhone 15 too.
The second-gen AirPods Pro are a big improvement over the company's first version, with better audio quality and active noise cancellation (ANC) performance. Apple's earbuds and headphones have the most natural-sounding transparency mode of any we've tested, which is a huge boost for both video and voice calls. You can hear yourself so well you don't need to shout, and at times, it sounds like you aren't even wearing them. Conveniences like hands-free access to Siri, seamless switching between iCloud-connected devices and the added volume control also come in handy.
Apple is also getting ready to add three new features to the latest AirPods Pro. Adaptive Audio will fine-tune ANC and transparency mode to your environment. The tool "dynamically blends" the two as you move from one spot to the next and encounter varying degrees of ambient distractions. Personalized Volume, according to Apple, uses machine learning to predict your desired listening level based on your activity over time. And lastly, Conversation Awareness will lower the volume while also focusing on voices and reducing background noise. It's triggered when you start speaking, so you don't have to press a button to use it.
In addition to those main items, Apple's pending update will further improve seamless switching between various devices synced to your iCloud account. This includes jumping from iPhone to MacBook Pro when you have a video call, for example. Speaking of calls, you'll soon be able to mute/unmute by pressing the stem on the AirPods Pro. This feature will also be available on the first-gen AirPods Pro, AirPods Max and the third-gen AirPods. We expect the software-based updates to arrive soon, but there's no word yet on exactly when that will be.
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Twitter might provide publishers with a new way to earn from their content outside of the typical recurring subscription option. According to company chief Elon Musk, Twitter will allow media publishers to charge users for access to individual articles they post on the website as as soon as next month. Users will end up paying a higher per-article price than what the cost of access to every article would amount to if they had a subscription instead. But Musk said it's for those who want to read the occasional story from a specific outlet, so each article probably wouldn't cost as much as a monthly subscription.
Rolling out next month, this platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click.
This enables users who would not sign up for a monthly subscription to pay a higher per article price for when they want to read an occasional article.…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 29, 2023
At this point in time, though, details about the upcoming feature remain vague. Musk only said that it will start rolling out next month — it's unclear what kinds of accounts and media outlets will be able to offer per-article charging. In addition, Twitter's owner didn't say how much the website would be taking as commission. When the company officially replaced Super Follows with Subscriptions, Musk announced that it won't be taking any money from creators for the next 12 months. After the year is up, Twitter will be taking a 10 percent cut on subscriptions.
Engadget has reached out to the website for clarification, but it doesn't have a press team anymore. We'll have to wait for more information to know if Twitter will implement the same rule for per-article payments. Ultimately, the company will be taking a cut — Twitter, under Musk, has been introducing more and more paid features to boost revenue. It's pretty common knowledge at this point that its verification badge now comes as a perk for its $ 8-a-month Blue subscription. Twitter also shut down its free API to launch a new one that users would have to pay for. It would cost enterprise customers almost $ 50,000 a month to access the new API, so some organizations and companies such as NYC's transport authority had chosen to end Twitter integration or to leave the website instead.
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First teased in 2022, the long-awaited Pixel Tablet is finally getting close to its official launch which may be as soon as May 11th or sometime during June, according to the latest report. What is certain, or as certain as we can be when it comes to leaked information, is that we can expect the […]
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Garmin’s new outdoorsy Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch is powered by the sun, and there’s even a version of the watch that tracks skydives.
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Keeping our AC wall outlets clear of clutter isn’t the easiest thing to do but Ugreen’s 65W 7-in-1 DigiNest Cube is certainly one way to get a head start thanks to its handy 6ft cable and a vast array of charging options that will power your smartphone, tablet, and laptop. Whether it’s more USB-A, USB-C, […]
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Realme recently announced its new GT Neo 5 and GT3 handsets which feature the insane 240W charging speed that charges the battery to 100% in under 10 minutes, which is as speedy as it comes. Except it isn’t, because Infinix has announced a new 110W wireless charging technology and a wired charging speed of 260W. […]
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When it comes to picking out a pair of quality earbuds, 1More’s Evo Earbuds with dual drivers, adaptive ANC, HiFi sound, 28Hr playback, and Qi wireless charging could be just what you are looking for. Usually priced at $ 169, you can get the 1More Evo Earbuds for just $ 119 on Amazon for the time being. […]
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The global launch of the Find N2 Flip this week means that the upcoming Find X6 series is being announced a little later than in previous years, with the leak and rumor mill still cranking up to full steam. One thing we do know, though, is that the Find X6 Pro will feature 100W wired […]
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In an event held in China today, Redmi unveiled its new Note 12 series which consists of the Note 12 Pro, the Note 12 Pro Plus, and the top-of-the-line Note 12 Discovery Edition. The series represents a good mix of hardware and pricing with the Note 12 Discovery Edition catching our eye with its insane […]
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Say hello to the $ 228 Nord N300 5G which is the very first OnePlus smartphone to launch in the US to be powered by a MediaTek chipset. In this case, it’s the Dimensity 810 SoC that is providing the grunt for the successor to the popular Nord N200 5G which is expected to achieve 1.5 […]
Come comment on this article: The OnePlus Nord N300 5G is official with 33W charging, a 90Hz display, and a $ 228 price tag
Reverse wireless charging has been around for years on Android devices, but now it seems like it could finally be coming to Apple’s ecosystem.
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Pixel owners that have upgraded to Android 13 have reported issues with wireless charging in droves, so hopefully an official fix is coming soon.
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Whether you want to tidy up your bedroom table or need to charge multiple devices at your desk, Anker’s 521 USB-C Power Strip has the ports and outlets to make it a cinch. Equipped with a trip of outlets, a pair of USB-A ports, and USB-C PD Charging, Anker’s 521 USB-C Power Strip is now […]
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Some owners of the iPad Mini 6 are experiencing a charging issue with the device after updating it to iPadOS 15.5., though there is a temporary fix.
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When Rivian drivers do eventually get on the road, they’ll have their pick of charging networks including a brand new one from the EV truckmaker itself. Rivian announced on Monday that the first three sites of its burgeoning “Adventure Network” of Level 3 fast DC chargers are coming online and will be accessible to nearly every other EV on the road, regardless of who makes it.
The first station opened in Salida, Colorado with four chargers capable of delivering 200 kW of power — that’s about 140 miles of range for an R1T in 20 minutes — in addition to the existing set of Level 2 chargers. Rivian will officially open the other stations in Inyokern and Bishop, California, later in the week.
You’ve probably never heard of any of these towns unless you frequent Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Forest, Mammoth Lakes or Death Valley National Park. Similar to Jeep’s efforts to install charging stations at trailheads, Rivian’s Adventure Network seeks to add fast charging capabilities along both popular cross-country routes and also near national parks and other out-of-the way locations.
“We designed Rivian charging to support electrified adventure, and these first sites demonstrate how we’re enabling drivers to responsibly reach some of the nation’s most breathtaking natural spaces,” Trent Warnke, Rivian’s Senior Director of Energy and Charging Solutions, said in a statement. “In addition to scenic or off-the-beaten-path destinations, our fast charging rollout is designed to ensure travelers have places to charge along major transportation corridors coast to coast.” To that end, the company hopes to install some 3,500 chargers at 600 sites nationwide.
A recent rumor points to Nothings Phone (1) being launched on July 21st with pricing starting from around €500 (~$ 500-550) and although the brand has not confirmed or denied the validity of the information, it has confirmed that the launch date will be announced soon. Nothing has also taken the time to tweet out some […]
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A couple of months after launching its first-ever 5G handset, Infinix is back with the Note 12 VIP which packs in a 108MP main rear camera, and a big 6.7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by MediaTek’s Helio G96 processor, the Infinix Note 12 VIP sports a modern aesthetic and can fully recharge […]
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Ever since Realme’s announcement of its GT Neo 3 with its 150W UltraDart fast charging we’ve heard rumors that OnePlus would also launch a phone with a similar charging speed. The OnePlus 10R will launch on April 28th with 150W SuperVOOC Charging although it’s expected that like the Oneplus 9R before it that it will […]
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First teased during MWC 2022, Realme’s insanely fast 150W UltraDart charging has made its debut on the new GT Neo 3 that has been launched in China ahead of a global release in upcoming months. With its sporty racing stripes, the Dimensity 8100-powered GT Neo 3 is Realme’s latest affordable flagship, packing in a 120Hz […]
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Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets are great, but when they stop charging it can be anxiety-inducing. Here’s what you can do when your Samsung tablet won’t charge.
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We’ve covered several wireless chargers before, and these days you can generally get some pretty nice options without spending too much. But if you want to go all out with it, you can get acquainted with the NYTSTND Quad and its family of wireless charging accessories. Instead of a single charging slot, these hubs integrate […]
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EcoFlow ‘s River Mini provides 300W from a 210Wh battery in a small package and charges your phone wirelessly.
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As we head towards the first in-person Mobile World Congress since 2020, OPPO has taken the wraps off of its follow-up device to last year’s Find X3 Pro. Dubbed the Find X5 Pro, the new flagship on the block packs in beefy night photography capabilities thanks to OPPO’s new MariSilicon X NPU, Qualcomm’s latest silicon, […]
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The Galaxy S22 series has plenty of great features, however, the chargers leave much to be desired.
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We put Xiaomi’s Mi 11i HyperCharge through intensive testing to see how its 120-watt fast charging technology performs at different stress levels.
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Many newer Samsung devices support wireless charging, including Phones, watches, and earbuds. Here’s how to use wireless charging and Samsung’s PowerShare tech.
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When does a phone with 30W charging not charge at 30W? When it’s a Pixel 6 Pro apparently. In the run-up to the phone’s launch just 2 weeks ago it seemed that Google would finally upgrade the charging rate from a miserable 18W to 30W on the Pixel 6 Pro, but it seems that this […]
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Raptic is a new brand that was formerly known as X-Doria. We’ve had some good experiences with the brand in the past, and they’re best known for smartphone cases and accessories. They’ve branched out a bit with their new Raptic brand, and we’re taking a look at the Rise Headphones Charging Stand. It’s a standard […]
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The iPhone 12 may have an unannounced and currently dormant feature: the ability to charge your accessories wirelessly. In an FCC filing first found by VentureBeat’s Jeremy Horwitz, the tech giant wrote said that “2020 iPhone models also support WPT…
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The OnePlus 8T launched on October 14th which means you can pick up one of its predecessors for a sweet deal, including both a $ 100 discount as well as a pair of Bullets Wireless Z Earphones and the proprietary Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger bundled in, adding another $ 100 in value. The phone in question […]
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After the usual leaks and rumors, the new OnePlus 8T has been officially launched, borrowing a couple of features from the OnePlus 8 Pro such as a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display and ultra-fast 65W Warp Charging, although wireless charging isn’t present. UK dwellers can buy the 8GB/128GB base model for £549 while only the 12GB/256GB […]
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The combined might of Apple (iPhone launch day) and Amazon (Prime Day) made for a hectic 24 hours in tech. But purchasing advice aside (there’s some of that below), I want to focus on Apple’s showcase from the afternoon. iPhones have 5G and have simu…
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It’s time to seriously start thinking about the OnePlus 8T. We’ll see a return to flagship form to complement the newly released but midrange OnePlus Nord, and it’s sure to bring better camera performance and other cutting edge features. Looks like we might get another slick color option out of it, too. OnePlus 8T renders […]
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The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro has leaked, showcasing some key improvements from its already-impressive predecessor. This device is expected to launch pretty soon, but at this point we’ve got a pretty good idea of what Huawei’s next watch is capable of. Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro leaks The newer variant of Huawei’s in-house smartwatch […]
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As rumors point to a successor finally being developed for the original Google Home, Belkin’s SoundForm Elite that combines the Google Assistant, Bluetooth speaker, and wireless charger functions into a single device is now on sale in the UK. First announced during CES 2020, the SoundForm Elite is now on sale for $ 229/£279. With a […]
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hen it comes to wireless charging pads there are a ton of options to choose from, but standing out from the crowd in both appearance and price is the 10W Fast Charging Pad from EasyAcc that is constructed from high-quality PU leather and costs just $ 6.59 on Amazon. Discounted by 40% from its usual price […]
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Reverse wireless charging has been a big selling point in phones for the last couple years. It’s almost a staple in any current top-shelf phone, and for good reason; it’s convenient. Regular wireless charging is even more common at this point. But it might become a little more widespread soon, thanks to a new certification […]
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When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, Realme might have already snagged the 2020 crown with its new X50m 5G smartphone that combines a Snapdragon 765G processor, a 120Hz display, and quad rear camera setup. All for under $ 300. That’s no typo, the Realme X50m 5G costs under $ 300, 1,999 yuan, […]
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The OPPO Ace2 5G has been announced, refreshing the phone from its predecessor’s launch back in October. It’s not a significant jump over last year’s variant, but it does have 5G and some seriously fast charging speeds. OPPO Ace2 5G You’ll probably notice that the OPPO Ace2 5G looks strikingly like a OnePlus phone, down […]
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Keeping your smartphone topped up on your travels isn’t the easiest thing to keep on top of even if you remember to bring a power bank with you, and especially so if you forget to bring the relevant power cable with you. But with many modern smartphones supporting wireless charging, why not expand your options […]
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Samsung just announced its new range of Galaxy S20 smartphones and at the top of the pile is the Ultra that sports a big 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 processor, 5G connectivity, a quartet of rear cameras, and a massive 40MP selfie camera that sits in the punch-hole. While all three Galaxy S20 […]
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Ever since the OnePlus 6 launched back in 2018 sporting a glass rear panel, fans have wondered why wireless charging wasn’t present. It’s a theme that has continued through multiple launches culminating in the recent OnePlus 7T back in October. With the rumor mill having started up already for the OnePlus 8, a new leak […]
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