I admit: I am a fan of magnetic telephone equipment that add new options and magnificence to my telephone. 

Considered one of my first Android phones was 2017’s Moto Z2 Play. It was from a collection of Moto Z telephones that touted magnetic equipment known as Moto Mods, which included ornamental shells, battery packs and — my favourite — a JBL speaker attachment that helped increase the audio for music. Moto Mods did not proceed previous 2019’s Moto Z4. 

Now this is the excellent news: The magnetic accessories developed for Apple’s iPhone line might discover a new residence on Android telephones like Google’s Pixel 10.

Apple, Google and different firms that type the Wi-fi Energy Consortium have been evolving the open Qi wi-fi normal to incorporate magnets and quicker wi-fi charging speeds. With the Google Pixel 10, this newer iteration of Qi — dubbed Qi2.2 — is getting a broad push throughout each Apple’s iPhone line and Android telephones. 

Although Google is branding Qi2.2 as PixelSnap, magnetic equipment will not be unique to that Android gadget. And equipment first developed for Apple’s MagSafe work completely positive on Android gadgets.

Whereas attending this month’s Made by Google Pixel 10 reveal occasion, I took my MagSafe pockets accent off my iPhone and snapped it proper on the again of a Google Pixel 10 Professional XL. It match simply as securely there because it did on the iPhone. I additionally fairly favored Google’s new Pixelsnap Ring Stand, which serves as a kickstand and grip for the Pixel, and I am tempted to purchase it for my iPhone.

Given this sort of cross-platform help, I would hope to see extra Qi2 magnetic equipment come down in value, since they will not essentially want Apple’s MagSafe certification nor a Made for Google badge to work for varied gadgets. Belkin, as an example, simply began promoting a 2-in-1 Qi2.2 charger with support for 25W wireless charging speeds for $60, whereas its prior MagSafe-certified edition of the stand costs $77.

As we head into 2026, I am anticipating this enlargement to proceed. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 line and the OnePlus 13 went with the Qi2 Ready designation, which gives magnetic accent help so long as you place the telephone right into a case that features the magnets. It is a half-step that has been utilized by third-party case makers for years. 

Including PixelSnap did include a small characteristic casualty, nonetheless. The Pixel 10 collection not contains reverse wi-fi charging, which turns the telephone into its personal mini wi-fi charger. (It is attainable that, for now, together with each options is a problem.) Samsung typically touts this as a promoting level for its Galaxy telephones, which may cost different gadgets and the Galaxy Watch by this methodology. 

Alongside USB-C standardization and the potential for universal eSIM, the Pixel 10 might assist develop the marketplace for magnetic equipment. Certain, you will nonetheless possible want to purchase new telephone instances and display screen protectors once you change telephones. However let’s hope {that a} magnetic pockets or wi-fi charger will final out of your subsequent iPhone to your subsequent Android, and vice versa.