Overview

• Apple’s latest flagship launched without reverse wireless charging despite months of leaks suggesting the feature was under test.
• 9to5Mac reports that strong magnets used for MagSafe alignment can interfere with reliable reverse power transfer and coil alignment.
• Google’s Pixel 10 adopted Qi2’s magnetic ring and dropped its Battery Share feature, offering a real-world example of the trade-off.
• Analysts note Apple’s prior MagSafe Battery Pack worked because perfect magnetic alignment was guaranteed, which is not feasible with arbitrary devices.
• Expectations were fueled by a centered Apple logo and larger batteries, but the consensus now points to engineering constraints over feature priorities.