US tech giant Google Tuesday held a launch event that heralded the arrival of the much-anticipated Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. The models have been a long time coming and they did arrive alongside a second-generation model of the Google Pixel Stand. 
The Pixel Stand (Second Generation) utilizes the Qi charging standard just like its predecessor. The wireless charger can deliver up to 23W charging to the new Pixel 6 and 6 Pro models. It also supports 15W fast charging to other Qi-compliant devices.
In terms of the design, the second-gen Pixel Stand is manufactured from recycled TPU and polycarbonate material, giving it a lightweight build. It weighs just 71g. Inside the hood, the wireless charger packs a dual coil wireless charging system with one of the coils dedicated to charging wearable devices. The gadget also arrives with an active cooling fan that helps keep it cool while in operation. Google says the fan is near-silent while in operation.
The Pixel Stand isn’t available to buy yet and there is no fixed date for its launch just yet. However, the gadget carries a $79 price tag which is the same as the previous generation model. The device will be shipped with a USB Type-C charging adapter of 30W rating as well as a 1.5m long Type-C cable. It is presently listed on Google’s official online store.
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