Leaked MagSafe Charger Hints at Faster Wireless Charging for iPhone 17

Major Charging Upgrade Incoming

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iPhone 17 Charging Could Hit 50W

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Leak Source: Taiwan’s NCC

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Qi 2.2 = Faster, Smarter Charging

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Big News for iPhone Users

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Backward Compatibility Included

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Less Heat, More Efficiency

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Apple Stays Silent

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Next-Level Charging Is Coming

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