A few months ago, I highlighted a document from the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) that raised a question about whether products could ship with Qi2 branding without supporting magnetic charging. However, as it turns out, the document was outdated, and the WPC has since taken it down.
I have since deleted my previous post on the matter to prevent further confusion. However, I'd like to set the record straight. While it is true that products can support the Qi2 spec without magnetic charging, the WPC's guidelines state that the Qi2 logo/branding can only be used on packaging/marketing materials if the device supports the Magnetic Power Profile.
In other words, if you see the Qi2 logo on a product, it means that the device supports magnetic charging. If you see the old Qi logo, then it does not. I apologize for sharing outdated information and any confusion it may have caused. Thankfully, the WPC has clarified this important point, ensuring that consumers can easily distinguish between products that support magnetic charging and those that do not.