Forget iMessage! Samsung and Pixel can should celebrate: Apple’s MagSafe is coming to Android،
For those who don’t know, Qi2 (pronounced “chee two”) is the new wireless charging standard announced by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) in January 2023. Although it was announced ago has been so long, it’s only expected to launch a year later (read: very soon). Technically, we should start seeing Qi2 chargers in December.
The MagSafe-enabled Qi2 wireless charging standard for Android (and iPhone) is a win-win for everyone. The iPhone gained USB-C, and now Apple is (more or less) giving Android access to MagSafe, and everyone should be happy.
Apple’s MagSafe technology coming to Android in 2024: Samsung and Pixel users should celebrate
Now it’s up to Android phone makers to add magnetic wireless charging to their phones.
It is important to note that not all Qi2 chargers will be magnetic. Instead, there will be two types of Qi2 chargers – one of them will feature Apple’s Magnetic Power Profile (MPP), reaching a maximum power of 15W (that’s MagSafe’s). The second type of Qi2 chargers, based on the “Extended Power Profile” (EPP), won’t support MagSafe but you’ll get double the charging speeds, at 30W.
In my opinion, thanks to the expertise and technology behind Apple’s MagSafe, the next generation of Qi2 wireless chargers for Android will bring improvements in two key areas/ways.
The first is linked to wireless charging efficiency. In case you didn’t know, wireless charging is not only slower than wired charging, but it’s also much less efficient because the phone heats up more and is often misaligned with the charger. This is why you sometimes wake up to find that your phone is dead, even though it was supposed to be fully charged (and wireless).
As for heat dissipation, while Qi2 (based on MagSafe) won’t necessarily keep your phone cool when charging (compared to the current version of Qi), its magnetic nature means you can opt for a magnetic charger with a built-in cooling fan. With the current version of Qi chargers, you can only do this with a static charger sitting on a table. In theory, cooler temperatures during grief should preserve your phone’s battery health longer.
I don’t suppose the magnetic technology on the back of Android phones will be called “MagSafe.” But we’re not here to talk about the name of this awesome feature. As far as I’m concerned, it might be called GoogleGum or SamGlue… Actually, no. I take that back.
MagSafe accessories are one of the iPhone’s most practical and fun selling points in recent years: Android users will love them
However, it is the convenience factorwhich I will now address via a long list of examples of MagSafe accessories that should make all the difference for those using MagSafe compatible Qi2 chargers. Android Phones. Of course, adding magnets to the back of phones is entirely up to Samsung, Google and others. android phone creators.
First of all, my favorite iPhone accessory is the MagSafe battery, which attaches to the back of my iPhone and charges it magnetically. The reason the MagSafe Battery is a must-have for me is because it allows me to continue using my iPhone 13 mini without worrying about its mediocre battery life.
And to those who say “I can just get an external battery” instead of paying $100 for Apple’s MagSafe battery, I advise you to wait until you try MagSafe. It’s a bit like the transition from wired to wireless headphones. You won’t want to go back. In fact, there are excellent, larger (in capacity) and cheaper alternatives to Apple’s original MagSafe battery.
- MagSafe wallets are also very useful; although I haven’t yet, I’ll probably get one soon so I don’t have to carry a separate pouch for my debit card; What’s great about some MagSafe magnetic wallets is that some of them are multifunctional, transforming into a phone holder in landscape + portrait orientation – how amazing!
- There are tripods that work with MagSafe, making them much more convenient to use (regularly); in fact, the Moment Mobile Filmmaker Cage for MagSafe turns your phone into a cinematic powerhouse
- Of course, car mounts, bike mounts, head mounts, drone mounts, etc. are some of the most widespread and popular magnetic accessories, and there is no need to buy one. magnet or a special case to make them work on your android phone it looks great
- The Razr Phone Cooler, which is a magnetic fan that attaches to the back of the iPhone, is also expected to become Android compatible at some point; Surprisingly to me, YouTube testing shows that it makes a bigger difference than expected as it keeps the phone cooler during longer gaming sessions for smoother gameplay.
- Belkin’s iPhone Stand is another, more obscure MagSafe accessory, which allows you to attach the phone to the lid of your MacBook and use it as a webcam – not that it would be impossible without MagSafe, but it certainly makes the process easier and more streamlined (of course the technology that makes this work must also be available)
- MagSafe Pop plugs (like the ones you see at dollar stores) are also a thing – the main advantage is that you don’t need to stick anything to the back of your phone/case.
Perhaps the most important question is whether Android phone makers will come up with new, more innovative MagSafe accessories? More is more, and in the world of telephony, competition is key.
Is MagSafe coming to Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, and how long before Android phones start shipping with iPhone-style magnets on the back?
Is Samsung boarding the MagSafe train?
What a time to be alive if you are an Android or iPhone user…
Android should benefit from Apple’s very useful MagSafe technology, while the iPhone now has USB-C. It’s (Mag) safe to say that, because once Android Phones start shipping with MagSafe charging capabilities, it will be more convenient to charge your iPhone/Android Phones than ever, and even share wired/wireless accessories. Hopefully.
The presence of MagSafe on Android will give people one less reason to choose an iPhone over a Galaxy or Pixel.
All that remains for android phone Manufacturers need to start adding the other piece of the magnetic puzzle to the back of their phones, so Android users can start taking advantage of MagSafe as soon as possible.
Shockingly enough, I haven’t heard of any upcoming projects Android Phones It’s rumored to support MagSafe, which is a bit weird. I will be very surprised if Samsung and Google (among others) miss this great opportunity.
