Summary

  • Qi2-certified phones all have magnets; no need to worry anymore about false rumors.
  • Neodymium magnets for Qi2 charging are small, taking up little space compared to induction coils.
  • Pressure applied to Android manufacturers can encourage magnetic compatibility with existing and future accessories.
  • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
    2·
    23 hours ago

    Its not zero. HMD has launched a phone which is QI2 compatible and oneplus 13 also supports this standard

    • Backfire@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 hours ago

      Okay so not exactly zero, but until a heavy hitter like Samsung won’t even consider, worldwide adoption is going to be low - their flagship just stuck with Qi 1, even though the standard existed for about two or three years at this point.

      • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
        3·
        1 hour ago

        Samsung doesn’t bring hardware upgrades until 2-3years later. They have stagnated and become more like apple.