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New case listings suggest the Galaxy Z Flip 8 could drop built‑in magnets for wireless charging and instead rely on a Qi2‑ready external case for magnetic alignment, with the device remaining nearly the same size as the Flip 7 and only slightly thinner when folded.
CNET tested 33 phones and found the iPhone 17 Pro is the fastest overall charger thanks to its balanced wired (40W) and wireless (Qi2.2) speeds, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers the fastest wired charging at 60W. The iPhone 17 Pro also led wireless charging in their tests (55% in 30 minutes) aided by magnets. Silicon-carbon batteries (e.g., OnePlus 15) can reach very high speeds but are not widely available in the US. Apple shows the most consistent fast charging across its lineup; overall speed depends on charger compatibility and battery size, not just the phone’s max spec.
Some iPhone Air units plunge into a black screen and refuse to boot after the battery hits 0%, even when plugged in. While Apple patched a separate CVE-2026-28950 issue, users report this zero-battery 'black screen' bug; suggested workarounds include using a USB-A charger or, more reliably, placing the phone on a MagSafe wireless charger for 15–30 minutes to revive it. The exact cause is unclear and Apple has not issued an official fix yet, though reports link it to recent iOS 26.4/26.5 beta releases.
Anker kicked off an Earth Day sale with up to 40% off chargers and accessories on Amazon and Anker.com, led by the Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station at $119.99 (down from $149.99) and a range of MagSafe-compatible and portable charging options, plus tiered discounts based on spend.
Anker’s MagGo 15W Qi2 wireless charging pad is on sale for $14.99 (15 off) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026, and it comes with a five‑foot USB‑C cable. It can charge with your phone case on and doesn’t include a wall adapter, with Anker recommending a 25W Power Delivery charger. The pad supports MagSafe‑equipped devices and earbuds like AirPods and Galaxy Buds, making it a cheap entry to Qi2 charging. At 15W, it isn’t ideal for rapid top‑ups, but it’s convenient for overnight charging.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra can wireless-charge at 25W with Samsung’s EP-P2900 pad, but you must power the pad with a 45W (or higher) charger to hit 25W; using a 25W charger will cap charging at about 15W (same limitation applies to third‑party Qi 2.2 pads). The EP-P2900 costs $49.99, the 45W adapter is $49.99, and a bundle with both is $74.99. The Galaxy S26+ supports 20W wireless charging.
Razer marks 20 years of the Boomslang with a limited 1,337‑unit anniversary re‑release priced at $1,337, featuring faux‑leather grips, wireless charging via the Mouse Dock Pro, a modern Focus Pro 45K optical sensor, an 8,000 Hz polling rate, and an exploded, framed display of the mouse; it’s more a collector’s trophy than a practical upgrade and is already sold out.
Samsung confirms in a Bloomberg interview that an improved S Pen is in development, featuring a new display structure and potential USI 2.0 compatibility (or newer). This could enable deeper S Pen integration with future devices, possibly including Qi2 wireless charging magnets, while keeping the S Pen a core Samsung technology; no timing or detailed specs were disclosed.
Razer has unveiled the Laptop Sleeve 16” for $129.99, a protective 16-inch-capable sleeve with two Qi2 wireless charging pads in the flap that can power a phone up to 15W and wireless earbuds up to 5W; it includes a USB‑C cable to power the pads, adds about 410 g of weight, and cannot charge the laptop itself—whether two devices charge at full speed depends on the laptop’s USB power output.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Qi2-ready but does not include built-in Qi2 magnets, meaning magnetic accessories like wallets or chargers require a case or external adapter; unlike Apple and Google, Samsung opted not to embed magnets, a decision seen as a cost/space-saving trade-off.
Anker's weekend sale includes a discount on the Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station (Qi2.2, up to 25W MagSafe) at $119.99 with an on-page coupon, plus notable savings on the Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock and other chargers and power devices on Amazon.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly lacks built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging, meaning magnetic functionality depends on magnetic cases rather than an internal magnet array. This contradicts earlier expectations and contrasts with rivals like Apple and Google, who include built-in magnets, and is viewed as disappointing with speculation that the S Pen digitizer may be a factor; Samsung has not issued an official comment.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is reportedly not integrating native Qi2 magnets and will require a magnetic case to enable Qi2 functionality, placing it behind rivals like Pixel 10 and iPhone 17 in magnetic wireless charging features.
Anker unveiled the Prime Wireless Charging Station, a 3-in-1 MagSafe-compatible dock that can charge iPhone up to 25W (Qi2.2), with iPhone 16/17 fast charging (up to ~50% in 30 minutes), plus charging for Apple Watch and AirPods. It features an active AirCool cooling system, a folding travel-friendly design, and includes a 45W adapter and USB-C cable. Available now for $120 (promo; rising to $150 later).
Apple’s AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are on sale for $119 at Amazon and Walmart, the cheapest they’ve been since the holidays and about $20 above their all-time low. They deliver solid noise cancellation and sound for entry-level AirPods, with IP54 dust/water resistance, wireless charging, a Find My-enabled charging case speaker, and live translation via an iOS 26 update, though they lack Pro-level perks like a heart-rate sensor or on-ear controls.