iPhone 17 - Apple Rumors

Regulatory Filings Point to 45W MagSafe Charging for iPhone 17, Doubling Current Speeds

Apple enthusiasts tracking the evolution of MagSafe charging received notable news this week. Multiple reputable sources, including filings with Taiwan’s NCC regulatory authority as cited by 91mobiles, indicate that Apple has produced two new MagSafe chargers (model numbers A3502 and A3503) designed to support the next-generation Qi 2.2 wireless charging standard. This development, although not formally announced by Apple, suggests that the upcoming iPhone 17 may support wireless charging at up to 45W—nearly double the peak output of current hardware.

Qi 2.2: Significantly Faster Wireless Charging

According to Bloomberg and further reporting by 9to5Mac, the new chargers are a substantial technical step up from the existing 25W models introduced with the iPhone 16. Qi 2.2, the latest revision of the wireless charging industry standard, provides for up to 50W maximum speed. Regulatory filings show Apple’s updated MagSafe pucks are rated to deliver up to

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iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air: Conflicting Reports Emerge on ProMotion and Display Tech

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series, especially the standard and rumored "Air" models, continues to generate considerable discussion among industry analysts and rumor trackers. Discrepancies have recently surfaced regarding whether these non-Pro models will finally adopt ProMotion displays—a feature long exclusive to Apple's Pro lineup since the debut of the iPhone 13 Pro.

Contradictory Reports on ProMotion and 120Hz Panels

Multiple sources over recent months have suggested Apple might equip the base iPhone 17 and the new iPhone 17 Air with ProMotion, bringing 120Hz adaptive refresh OLED technology to a wider user base. Specifically, this would involve shifting from the current low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) panels at 60Hz (as seen on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus) to either LTPO-based adaptive panels or at least higher-fixed-refresh alternatives.

In the latest development, a Chinese leaker with a mixed track record has disputed this narrative. Citing industry sources, the leaker—

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