Get the latest tech news

Why Google's best Pixel 10 announcement yesterday was an iPhone feature - and I don't mind


Android devices are finally getting Qi2 wireless charging on par with iPhone's MagSafe - starting with the Google Pixel 10. Here's why that's a big deal.

Kerry Wan/ZDNETSince the technology here is based on the Qi2 wireless charging standard, any of the MagSafe accessories previously marketed for iPhones will work on the Pixel 10. This opens up a ton of options for Android users who were previously relegated to workarounds and third-party products with varying degrees of success. This is despite the fact that Androids were the first to offer wireless charging over 10 years ago, but have since been outpaced by the iPhone's MagSafe feature, which has spawned an entire ecosystem of products from wallets to chargers to other accessories.

Get the Android app

Or read this on ZDNet

Read more on:

Photo of Google

Google

Photo of Pixel

Pixel

Photo of announcement

announcement

Related news:

News photo

Hundreds of thousands of Grok chats exposed in Google results

News photo

Scammers have infiltrated Google's AI responses - how to spot them

News photo

Google explains why Pixel 10 Pro XL supports exclusive 25W wireless charging