Samsung has been stubborn when it comes to the updated wireless charging standard that is Qi2, with the new standard adding MagSafe-style magnetic charging outside of the iPhone ecosystem. Google became the first major brand to embrace Qi2 with the Pixel 10 series, and while Samsung is rumored to finally be getting on board next year, the company has just …
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For science, I spent over two weeks testing out tons of MagSafe and Qi2 accessories with the Google Pixel 10. My sole goal was to find the best, absolute must-have magnetic accessories that you can use with your Google Pixel 10 series device. Now that the Pixel 10 supports magnetic Qi2, or Pixelsnap as Google calls it, there is an …
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Samsung appears to be adopting Qi2 magnets in the Galaxy S26 series, but there’s a key problem with that, and it’s going to require Samsung to eventually redesign its Galaxy phones to fully embrace the standard. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a part of 9to5Google’s rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. …
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Following a leak showing off the iPhone-looking Galaxy S26 Edge earlier this week, a new set of renders shows off the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the design change seen on both. SmartPrix has posted new renders of the Galaxy S26 Pro and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the other two parts of the Galaxy S26 lineup. It’s …
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Following an early leak yesterday, a new set of renders has essentially confirmed that the Galaxy S26 Edge will look a lot like Apple’s next iPhone, while apparently also adding Qi2 magnets. Images created by @OnLeaks for Android Headlines show what the Galaxy S26 Edge will look like, based on CAD files used for making accessories for the device. The …
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At IFA 2025, Belkin is launching a new Qi2 25W charging puck that’s perfect for Pixel 10 devices, and has a handy built-in kickstand. Following the launch of its foldable charging stand last month, Belkin’s new “UltraCharge Magnetic Charger 25W” is a Qi 2.2 certified charger that supports the full-speed 25W charging of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. At $39, …
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A new leaked image of the Galaxy S26 series reveals that, finally, Samsung seems to be adopting Qi2 magnets, but also potentially copying the design of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series. Rumors around the Galaxy S26 series are currently pointing to three new models. A base Galaxy S26 “Pro,” a top-end Galaxy S26 Ultra, and a Galaxy S26 Edge in …
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The built-in Qi2 magnets in the Pixel 10 series are one of the biggest hardware additions and, for the world of MagSafe accessories already on the market, a piece of good news is that there’s a little “lock” magnet to help keep those accessories in place, just like you find on iPhone. Apple’s MagSafe standard is what brought phone magnets …
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Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI features together in a way that actually makes sense — and it manages to upgrade the hardware a bit, too. Google has finally locked in …
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Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Sure, the new Pixel 10 phones come with a bunch of new features, but none of them even come close in substance to the arrival of Qi2 wireless charging. That’s one big upgrade for the Android ecosystem as a whole, one that adds so much convenience. On top of that, it opens up a …
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