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Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Wireless Power Consortium and NFC Forum Issue Joint Statement on Industry Standard Development
WASHINGTON & WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the prevailing standards organization for wireless power applications worldwide, and , the global standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today issued a joint statement on industry standard development. The below statement was endorsed by Paul Struhsaker, Executive Director, WPC and Mike McCamon, Executive Director, NFC Forum: 'One of the key goals of standards development organizations like the Wireless Power Consortium and the NFC Forum is to facilitate and encourage industry collaboration towards globally available common solutions to mainstream technology problems. In this way, and many others, we are partners in the mission of regulatory bodies like the European Commission towards convergence around common methods for powering and charging personal electronic products. The wireless charging industry is evolving, and standards, technologies, and new product categories are being envisioned. Each product category also has unique challenges. As more and more consumers embrace the convenience of wireless charging, the industry has worked proactively to solve harmonization through voluntary industry standards led by our two groups. While not so obvious to everyday consumers, the wireless power/charging market for personal electronic products will require multiple distinct solutions/standards based on a variety of technical parameters including, but not limited to, power amperage, battery capacity, form factor (which determines coil shape and size), cost, power efficiency and consumer usage behaviors. No one solution is suitable for the innovation and diversity of product creativity in the market. Both the NFC Forum and the Wireless Power Consortium, along with our hundreds of members located worldwide, are eager to contribute and inform these important discussions for our industry, consumers, and society as a whole noting that industry has already been self-standardizing for some time. We look forward towards working closely with all stakeholders toward a safer, more sustainable future.' About the Wireless Power Consortium The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is the prevailing standards organization for wireless power applications worldwide, representing more than 300 member companies. Since its founding in 2008, the WPC has provided consumers and manufacturers with a vision of wireless power that is convenient, safe, and efficient while ensuring standardized testing offers products that are certificated and interoperable. The WPC's Qi standard is the global standard for wireless charging mobile, handheld electronic devices. The WPC is continuously exploring new applications of wireless power including the Ki standard for cordless kitchen appliances. The WPC's Board of Directors includes representatives from the industry's leading manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Google, Philips, and Huawei. About the NFC Forum The NFC Forum, established in 2004, is a non-profit industry association comprised of leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies. Its mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability, and educating the market about NFC technology. The NFC Forum's global member companies share skills, technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop specifications and protocols for interoperable data exchange, device-independent service delivery, and device capability. The Forum's supporting certification program and user marks enhance and promote a consistent, reliable, seamless and secure NFC user experience. To learn more about joining the Forum, visit
Associated Press
12-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Wireless Power Consortium and NFC Forum Issue Joint Statement on Industry Standard Development
WASHINGTON & WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 12, 2025-- The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the prevailing standards organization for wireless power applications worldwide, and NFC Forum, the global standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today issued a joint statement on industry standard development. The below statement was endorsed by Paul Struhsaker, Executive Director, WPC and Mike McCamon, Executive Director, NFC Forum: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: 'One of the key goals of standards development organizations like the Wireless Power Consortium and the NFC Forum is to facilitate and encourage industry collaboration towards globally available common solutions to mainstream technology problems. In this way, and many others, we are partners in the mission of regulatory bodies like the European Commission towards convergence around common methods for powering and charging personal electronic products. The wireless charging industry is evolving, and standards, technologies, and new product categories are being envisioned. Each product category also has unique challenges. As more and more consumers embrace the convenience of wireless charging, the industry has worked proactively to solve harmonization through voluntary industry standards led by our two groups. While not so obvious to everyday consumers, the wireless power/charging market for personal electronic products will require multiple distinct solutions/standards based on a variety of technical parameters including, but not limited to, power amperage, battery capacity, form factor (which determines coil shape and size), cost, power efficiency and consumer usage behaviors. No one solution is suitable for the innovation and diversity of product creativity in the market. Both the NFC Forum and the Wireless Power Consortium, along with our hundreds of members located worldwide, are eager to contribute and inform these important discussions for our industry, consumers, and society as a whole noting that industry has already been self-standardizing for some time. We look forward towards working closely with all stakeholders toward a safer, more sustainable future.' About the Wireless Power Consortium The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is the prevailing standards organization for wireless power applications worldwide, representing more than 300 member companies. Since its founding in 2008, the WPC has provided consumers and manufacturers with a vision of wireless power that is convenient, safe, and efficient while ensuring standardized testing offers products that are certificated and interoperable. The WPC's Qi standard is the global standard for wireless charging mobile, handheld electronic devices. The WPC is continuously exploring new applications of wireless power including the Ki standard for cordless kitchen appliances. The WPC's Board of Directors includes representatives from the industry's leading manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Google, Philips, and Huawei. About the NFC Forum The NFC Forum, established in 2004, is a non-profit industry association comprised of leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies. Its mission is to advance the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability, and educating the market about NFC technology. The NFC Forum's global member companies share skills, technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop specifications and protocols for interoperable data exchange, device-independent service delivery, and device capability. The Forum's supporting certification program and user marks enhance and promote a consistent, reliable, seamless and secure NFC user experience. To learn more about joining the Forum, visit View source version on CONTACT: Wireless Power Consortium: Paul Golden [email protected] +1 9728542616NFC Forum: Fergus Straiton [email protected] +44 (0)1133501922 KEYWORD: EUROPE UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OTHER COMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS AND SERVICES APPS/APPLICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE AUDIO/VIDEO NETWORKS INTERNET MOBILE/WIRELESS BATTERIES HARDWARE DATA MANAGEMENT CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CONSULTING SOURCE: Wireless Power Consortium and NFC Forum Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/12/2025 08:00 AM/DISC: 06/12/2025 07:58 AM
CNET
06-06-2025
- CNET
Leaked MagSafe Charger Suggests iPhone 17 Could Boast Twice the Charging Speed
It looks like iPhones, including the expected iPhone 17, could get a big boost from an upgrade to their wireless MagSafe chargers. According to a report by 91mobiles, a recent image of Apple MagSafe chargers showed model numbers that support the Qi 2.2 charging standard. 91mobiles spotted the photos on Taiwan's National Communications Commission website. The NCC is the regulatory body that verifies devices for telecom products. Qi standard is set by the Wireless Power Consortium, consisting of hundreds of companies like Apple, Samsung and Google. In a post to X, 91mobiles shared a rendering of what the new charger could look like: If the rumors are true, it would mean Apple is jumping from its current Qi 2.0, which supports up to 15W wireless charging. The iPhone 16 series, except for the 16E, supports 25W wireless charging with a new MagSafe charger and power brick that Apple rolled out last year. The Qi 2.2 standard supports speeds of 50W, according to 91mobiles. That kind of increase in charging would be impressive, although outside the US, a lot of Chinese phones -- like those from Xiaomi, Oppo and OnePlus -- support 80W to 100W wireless charging. Qi 2.2 could also improve magnetic alignment, so your iPhone snaps to the charger correctly and quickly. That could potentially improve charging efficiency and reduce heat generation. And for those of us who want to hold onto our old phones instead of upgrading to the new iPhone, Qi 2.2 promises backward compatibility to as far back as the iPhone 11. The report comes just days ahead of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, at which the company provides updates about its latest software for iPhones and other devices. (Here's how to watch the WWDC 2025 keynote.) The company typically unveils its new iPhone lineup in September. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
GSM Arena
05-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Apple has a 45W MagSafe charger in the works
Apple updated its MagSafe charger with the launch of the iPhone 16 series last September, and it seems Cupertino will once again offer a new version with the next generation of iPhones this fall. As spotted by 91 Mobiles, Apple has two new MagSafe chargers in the works, with both receiving certification from Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC). Apple A3502 MagSafe charger The A3503 model of the charger features a 2m cable, while the A3502 gets a shorter 1m cord. While the new versions look just like their predecessor on the outside, the chargers support the Wireless Power Consortium's latest Qi 2.2 standard, which was officially announced earlier this year. Apple A3503 (right) MagSafe charger Qi 2.2 brings support for up to 50W speeds, with enhanced magnetic alignment and improved efficiency. The new Apple MagSafe Qi 2.2 charger certifications reveal they support 45W speeds (15V × 3A) when connected to a compatible USB PD charger. Could this mean that the iPhone 17 series will up its wireless charging speeds? Maybe. The iPhone 16 series supports up to 25W wireless charging speeds, so a bump up to 45W would be a solid upgrade. That could also mean that wired charging would also get upgraded, since it's currently capped at 25W. Via
Phone Arena
05-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Galaxy Z Flip 7 may quietly join the wireless charging elite
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will reportedly join the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in supporting a new wireless charging standard, just like the Galaxy S25 series. Recently, we found out that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will feature Qi2 Ready wireless charging, marking the first time Samsung has equipped its foldables with this new technology. Now, another listing reveals that the Z Fold 7 won't be unique in this regard. Samsung seems to be preparing Qi2 support for the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 7 as well. It's worth noting that the South Korean tech giant is yet to adopt proper Qi2 because it requires magnets for charger alignment and accessories (think MagSafe in newer iPhones). However, the company is supporting a new version of the standard, which is Qi 2.1. Image Credit - Wireless Power Consortium Qi 2.1 allows for "approved" cases to add the magnets without the magnets being included in the phone itself. The Galaxy S25 series was the first from Samsung to bring this technology. Now, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 will likely support it too. The info comes again from a listing from the Wireless Power Consortium or WPC, which is the same way we found out about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 . The listing notes the Galaxy Z Flip 7 as SM-A846U, which is an unusual model number, probably used to disguise that this is the Flip (the same occurred with the Fold). We know it's the Flip though as previously, the Z Flip 5 was listed as SM-A822D. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 are expected to be officially unveiled in 'early July'. We've recently had their key details leaked, and almost everything there is to know about them is out of the bag now. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 may feature more or less the same design as its predecessor, with one difference of a slightly bigger cover display. Unfortunately for some markets, the Flip may come with an Exynos chip, which is expected to be weaker than the Snapdragon version (the 8 Elite for Galaxy), which will reportedly be reserved for the U.S. version of the clamshell phone.
