Apple’s latest iOS 17.4 update, which is primarily about compliance with the EU Digital Markets Law, was a pleasant surprise for users iPhone 12. New update provides compatibility with advanced wireless charging standard Qi2 for smartphone.

Tests conducted by the publication mac world, showed this iPhone 12s Devices running iOS 17.4 can now charge 15W wirelessly even when using a non-Apple MagSafe certified Qi2 charger.

Charging time in tests iPhone 12 Charging between MagSafe and Qi2 chargers was quite similar; It took about 20 minutes for the charge to reach 30 percent and 45-50 minutes for it to reach 50 percent. Additionally, the report states that the phone now only shows a 15W charging animation when connected to these chargers, but Apple does not mention this feature in the official release notes.

Earlier charging speed iPhone 12s It was limited to 7.5W on non-MagSafe Qi wireless chargers. Apple made a similar update for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 with the iOS 17.2 software update in December. And now the 2020 iPhone 12 has joined the party.

Qi2 It is a new wireless charging standard with better wireless power transfer efficiency and reliable magnetic alignment, similar to Apple’s MagSafe technology. This similarity isn’t surprising, given Apple’s important role in the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the organization behind the Qi standard. Therefore, its effects on the development of Qi2 are obvious.

For users iPhone 12 This update means more freedom in wireless charging. Even non-MagSafe Qi2 chargers now offer the same 15W fast charging, expanding the range of charger options available without sacrificing performance.