Yes, for Android too.
The need for good technology goes together with the need for standardization…
The advantage of Apple’s MagSafe over Qi chargers is that they have magnets.
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Induction charging works by creating a magnetic field using metal coils.
This ensures faster charging and less heat, which is where all that wasted energy ends up.
MagSafe is still not nearly as efficient as plugging in a cable, but at least it minimizes waste.
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Wireless charging canuse up to 45% more electricity than using a cable.
“Charging speeds depend on several factors, including efficiency and thermal issues.
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Advantage Apple
For the user, this is a clear win.
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iPhone users will be able to buy third-party chargers, and Android users will get a much better system.
But this is good for Apple too.
It might be giving away MagSafe, but it also ensures its own invention becomes standard.
Apple loses little by giving the tech away.
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Avoid
All these improvements still dont make Qi charging a good idea.
And the more-complex charging pad is also harder to recycle than a simple wire.
So, the best option is not to use these things at all.
The only reason to opt for a charging pad over a Lightning or USB-C connection is convenience.
And is it really that convenient anyway?
