With iOS 17.4, the iPhone 12 appears to have gained the ability to charge at full 15W speeds using non-MagSafe Qi2 chargers. Previously, non-MagSafe chargers were limited to 7.5W charging speeds.

There was a surprise upgrade for some in iOS 17.4: tests reveal that it enabled iPhone 12 Qi2 charging, at the full 15W speed. Qi2 is effectively an open standard which replicates the functionality of ...

iOS 17.4 brings support for 15W wireless charging with Qi2 to the iPhone 12, according to Macworld. Qi2 is a next-generation wireless charging technology designed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC ...

With school and work back in full swing this fall, the last thing you have time for is waiting around for your iPhone to charge. Whether you just updated to iOS 26 and are noticing a battery drain or ...

While still not getting the full charging speed that Qi2 allows, the iPhone 12 now charges a bit faster after the iOS 17.4 release. Apple's MagSafe first launched as a competitor to Qi charging with ...

For the past several years, certified MagSafe chargers have been the best way to wirelessly charging your iPhone. Why? Because they’re was faster and better than traditional Qi (pronounced “chee“) ...

If you've ever found yourself sprinting out the door with only 5% battery, you're not alone. There are a few quick and easy charging tricks that can get your iPhone powered up fast -- no stress, no ...

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) designed the Qi2 standard as the next generation of wireless charging technology. It draws its inspiration from Apple's MagSafe technology. Initially introduced ...