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Qi 2.2

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