Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 lineup—including the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra—supports Qi2 wireless charging through specific accessories. While the phones don’t have built-in Qi2 magnets, they are “Qi2 Ready,” meaning they can achieve full Qi2 functionality when paired with compatible magnetic cases.

Qi2 Wireless Charging and Magnetic Alignment

Qi2 is a new standard for wireless charging that uses magnets to align your device correctly on the charger. This alignment helps in faster and more efficient charging. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series can use Qi2 chargers, but to benefit from the magnetic alignment, you’ll need a special case with built-in magnets.

Official Qi2 Ready Accessories

Samsung has introduced several accessories to enable Qi2 charging for the Galaxy S25 series:

• Magnetic Case: This official case has built-in magnets that allow your Galaxy S25 to align properly with Qi2 wireless chargers. Using this case ensures that your phone charges efficiently and stays securely attached to the charger.
• 3-in-1 Wireless Charger (WWA-T420): This charging station can simultaneously charge your Galaxy S25 (when in the Magnetic Case), a Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds or Galaxy Ring. It uses Qi2 technology to provide up to 15W fast wireless charging for your phone.
• Car Wireless Charger (WWA-T430): Designed for use in your vehicle, this charger attaches to the air conditioning vent and can charge your Qi2 Ready Galaxy S25 at 15W when used with the Magnetic Case.

Availability and Pricing

Samsung has announced these Qi2 Ready accessories alongside the Galaxy S25 series. While the exact pricing and availability details are yet to be disclosed, these accessories are expected to be available around the same time as the Galaxy S25 series release. Preorders for the Galaxy S25 series are currently open, with the official launch scheduled for February 7.

Conclusion

To fully utilize Qi2 wireless charging with your Galaxy S25 device, you’ll need to use Samsung’s Magnetic Case. This setup allows for proper magnetic alignment, ensuring efficient and fast wireless charging. With the addition of Samsung’s new Qi2 Ready chargers, both at home and in the car, keeping your devices powered up has become more convenient.

Since 2017, Bixby has been Samsung’s built-in digital assistant. Despite efforts to popularize it, including dedicated buttons on older models, Bixby didn’t gain the same popularity as Google Assistant or Gemini. Now, with the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has made Gemini the default assistant.

Previously, accessing Gemini on Samsung phones required swiping from the screen’s corner. Depending on settings, holding the power button would activate Bixby or display the power menu. While it was possible to set Gemini to the power button using specific settings, few users did so.

With the Galaxy S25, users can now choose their preferred voice assistant for the power button without complicated setups. By default, Gemini is selected. Regarding Bixby’s future, a Samsung representative mentioned that it will remain available and support other AI features, but the focus will shift to Gemini as the main assistant.

Additionally, Google has updated Gemini to handle tasks across multiple apps with a single command. For instance, users can ask Gemini to find and share restaurant details, manage calendar events, or provide feedback on photos. On the Galaxy S25, Samsung apps like Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and Clock are integrated with Gemini, enhancing its functionality.

While some users may miss Bixby’s features, such as locating SmartTags or controlling smart home devices, Gemini offers a more comprehensive experience. The option to select between assistants provides flexibility to cater to different user preferences.

Boost Mobile is presenting attractive deals for customers interested in the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Known for its affordable prepaid plans, Boost Mobile is making it easier to own Samsung’s latest flagship phones without spending too much.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Pricing:

• Galaxy S25: Starts at $799.99 for the 12GB RAM and 128GB storage model.
• Galaxy S25 Plus: Priced at $999.99 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version.
• Galaxy S25 Ultra: Begins at $1,299.99, featuring 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.

Pre-orders are now open, with in-store availability starting February 7.

Boost Mobile’s Special Offers:

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Sean Lee, Boost Mobile’s Senior Vice President of Consumer Product and Marketing, described these deals as “unbeatable,” highlighting the Galaxy S25 series’ high-speed performance on Boost’s nationwide 5G network. He also mentioned that these devices support four-carrier aggregation, enhancing network speed and performance.

For more savings options, consider checking Samsung’s trade-in promotions on their official website.