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- Recent rumors and leaks show that the Pixel 10 series will feature magnet-based QI2 wireless charging.
- This will place the Google Pixel well over Samsung, Motorola and OnePlus in charging capabilities.
- The big question is how fast charging will be, and how reliable it is compared to the iPhone’s magsef.
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There is no shortage of Pixel 10 leaks till its expected August launch event – even Google has participated in it.
While the initial render and marketing imagery point to a family of those phones that look almost identical (if not) as the previous generation, the largest feature upgrade with the Pixel 10 series may actually be hidden in plain vision.
Qi2 certification
I am talking about Q2 certification, wireless charging standard introduced in CES more than two years ago has achieved comprehensive market due to the cost of content, lack of user demand and other reasons. At the time of writing, only recent iPhone and Samsung models and HMD horizons are considered to be QI2‑. That’s it.
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If Latest rumors True, the Pixel 10 series will join that list next week, while also crossing Samsung’s choice for a major reason: Magnet.
Based on recent leaks Evan BlassIt appears that Pixel 10 will support a magnet-based accessories without a special case or adhesive adapter. Theoretically, you will be able to attach the existing Magsafe products to Pixel 10, without worrying that they would slip.
In particular, the leakage base model shows a product render a product of Pixel 10, its rumor is an additional camera sensor on Aquamarine Finnish and rear. With the hope of introducing similar capabilities (and more) with the Pro model, it can be assumed that Pixel 10 Pro, Pro XL and Pro Fold will also receive a Q2 upgrade.
Why is this such a big thing?
See, when the QI2 was introduced, the big bridge is not necessarily a sharp wireless charging rate, but the concept of magnetic accessories – think of Magsef for Android phones.
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By encouraging phone manufacturers to embed a magnetic adapter within the equipment, users can basically snap on portable chargers, tipi and other devices. It also promotes a more optimal and direct charging experience when the phone docking on a charging pad.
Wireless Power Consortium later revealed that In-Body Magnets were not required for Q2 qualification. As a result, the phone manufacturer is relying on matters with magnets to handle physics, instead to include them in the phone.
While efforts to ignite the lack of in-body magnetic adapters are commendable, Google has the right opportunity to fix the situation and openly open a secondary ecosystem that rival the iPhone.
ZDNET has reached Google to get more information on this matter and will report back with any new information.
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