Google Pixel 6 might support faster wireless charging, powered by a new stand

Whether with or without wires, the Google Pixel 5 doesn’t charge particularly fast, but that might change with the Google Pixel 6, because there’s evidence that a new wireless charger is in the works, and this one seemingly has cooling fans.

9to5Google has spotted evidence of the device in code from the second Android 12 beta, and the mention of fans (to dissipate heat from both the charger and the phone) suggests it might be able to juice up the Pixel 6 faster than the 12W supported by the Pixel 5.

These fans are apparently clever too, with the code suggesting that they will quiet down if you wake up Google Assistant, or if you’re recording a conversation or in ‘Bedtime mode’.

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