Forward of the Pixel 9 Professional Fold launch subsequent week, patrons needs to be conscious that the Pixel Stand 2 can’t be used to cost the 2024 Google foldable. 

Introduced alongside the Pixel 6 and 6 Professional, the 2nd-generation Pixel Stand shipped in December of 2021 and nonetheless prices $79. You get a 30W USB-C energy adapter (PD 3.0 w/PPS) and 1.5m USB C-to-C cable within the field.

The Pixel Stand 2 maxes out at 23W wi-fi charging on the Pixel 9 Professional XL, whilst you get 21W on the Pixel 9 Professional and 15W with the Pixel 9.

A Google assist doc that was not too long ago up to date explicitly states that the “Pixel 9 Professional Fold doesn’t assist the Pixel Stand however it helps many different wi-fi chargers.” 

The corporate explains how the “place of the charging coil for Pixel 9 Professional Fold isn’t completely centered in comparison with earlier Pixel telephones. This would possibly make it tough so that you can cost your telephone wirelessly.”

To that finish, Google shared a diagram that exhibits the place the charging coil is positioned:

Once you use one other wi-fi charger, alter the place of your telephone to get it to cost. To substantiate if it’s aligned appropriately, test the charging indicator in your telephone.

With the Pixel Stand 2, the unique Pixel Fold solely helps 7.5W — just like the Pixel 7a and 8a.

For these purchased into the Google ecosystem, that is an unlucky improvement, with the corporate not mentioning this reality extra prominently on the Pixel 9 Professional Fold’s Google Retailer itemizing or specs web page.

Stated specs solely say the Pixel 9 Professional Fold helps “Wi-fi charging (Qi-certified),” whereas it’s “Quick wi-fi charging (Qi-certified)” on the remainder of Pixel 9 collection.

The Pixel Stand 2 contains a “practically silent built-in fan” with three charging modes so that you can choose from:

• Optimized (default): Balances charging pace with fan noise for one of the best out of field expertise
• Max: Cost on the highest doable pace, given gadget situations, battery cost stage, and different elements.
• Quiet: Make the fan run as quietly as doable.

Different software program options embrace Google Assistant integration, Picture body on ambient show, Dawn alarm, Display screen off when darkish, and Do Not Disturb whereas docked.

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