Anker unveils new Qi2 charging accessories

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Anker is unveiling brand new accessories in its charging lineup, helping to bring Qi2 to the masses just in time for the iPhone 15, which may support the feature.

Qi is the dominant wireless charging standard, and in January it received a major update to "Qi2." Apple let the Wireless Power Consortium use MagSafe as a jumping pad to develop Qi2, making it the basis for the new standard.

With Qi2, magnets will be integrated into the charger to align with the smartphone, identical to MagSafe. It is also rumored third-party accessory makers will not need to gain Apple's certification to charge the iPhone at 15W instead of defaulting to 7.5W.

Anker introduced the Nano 3 lineup in September 2022 and is adding to the family at IFA 2023. It is bringing Qi2 wireless charging to the MagGo lineup, which will be available in the fall of 2023.

The following products will be available from Anker's website later in the fall.

The Power Bank 22.5W is a lipstick-sized power bank that features a built-in, foldable USB-C connector. It features dual USB-C Power Delivery and a 5,000mAh capacity.

The small battery pack is equipped with a USB-C port on the side, which can be used to charge the battery or charge other devices via a USB-C cable.

It has an output of 22.5W and is available today in five different colors from Anker for $29.99.

Next, the Power Bank 30W can output up to 30W and input up to 30W to charge itself. Anker notes the 10,000mAh battery pack can get an iPad charged from 0 percent to 60% on a single charge.

The Power Bank 30W is equipped with a display on the front of the power bank, making it easy to see charge levels at a glance. It is also equipped with smart temperature monitoring to prevent overheating.

Anker's Power Bank 30W is available in five different colors for $49.99.

Anker also launched these other Nano USB-C charging options:

Apple is expected to support Qi2 chargers, and it could start with the iPhone 15, which is scheduled to be announced on September 12. If it does support the new standard, manufacturers like Anker will be rushing to get accessories into the market to take advantage.

Over the course of a decade and some change, Evan's covered all sorts of topics for a variety of different publications. He joined AppleInsider in 2023.