MILLIONS of iPhones are will receive a major charging boost next week.
The upcoming update means that Apple devices should have a faster wireless charging time.
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The final version of the iOS 17.2 update will likely be made available to the public as soon as next week.
The latest version will work with the Qi2 standard – a wireless charging technology for chargers not made by Apple – for the iPhone 13 and 14.
The Qi2 standard was introduced at CES 2023 and features support for fast MagSafe wireless charging, including Android devices, thanks to the Magnetic Power Profile technology that ensures compatibility between phones and chargers.
Apple’s update will also guarantee a faster charging time for those gadgets.
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Apple’s own chargers use the already compatible MagSafe standard, but customers have been reluctant to fork out for the expensive gadgets.
Qi2 charging devices will start hitting store shelves in time for the holiday season, according to the Wireless Power Consortium’s press release announcing the new standard.
iOS 17.2 has been in the works for weeks and brings a range of features that were originally announced with the first version of iOS 17 in the summer.
Other updates include a new Journal app and the ability to capture spatial videos ready for the Apple Vision Pro.
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Beyond that, you can lock up your entries with Face ID or a passcode – which is far more secure than a paperback version.
It will also add bug fixes and other smaller new features.
It comes after iPhone owners were urged to update their handsets after Apple pushed out an important bug busting fix.
The tech giant revealed that two exploits were discovered in its iOS software.
And Apple warns that they “may have been exploited”.
The issue not only concerns iPhone, but also iPad and Mac devices.
Experts uncovered a weakness in Apple’s WebKit browser engine which could allow hackers to gain access to sensitive information.
“Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.1,” the company said.
