Rumor has it that iPhone 8 features fast wireless charging technology, with a move to an all-glass construction expected to take place in order to facilitate the new charging method.
Apple may be getting ready to bring wireless charging to the iPhone with the iPhone 8 release next year, according to a new report today. The report, which cites industry sources as its reasoning for the current speculation, claims that Apple is currently awaiting for confirmation from its iPhone builder, Foxconn, as the company is still working to boost yield rates for wireless components required to satisfactory levels.
Mophie is easily one of the most renowned and trusted names when it comes to battery charging cases for mobile devices. Today, the company has announced the launch of its latest battery charging solutions for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, and even the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, with wireless charging technology being built right into the case. We are looking at Juice Pack Wireless for iPhone 6s/6/6s Plus/6 Plus and Galaxy S7/S7 Edge with wireless charging base, Charge Force desk mount, and Charge Force vent mount.
Here's a collection of the best iPhone 6s, 6, 6s Plus, 6 Plus cases that feature built-in Qi wireless charging technology. Some of these even come with their own wireless charging pads. Apple may add wireless charging to its next iPhone, but if you don't put stock in rumors or just can't wait, this list is for you.
Samsung Electronics has just unveiled its SE370 monitor complete with integrated wireless charging capabilities for mobile devices and other Qi-compatible hardware. The Korean giant is rightly proud of the fact that its stunning new monitor places itself as the first of its kind within the monitor industry, and aims to do away with the "unnecessary" ports and clutter of cables that are generally required for charging multiple devices.
Samsung's latest Galaxy S6 Edge TV spot has plenty of iPhone users fighting to plug their smartphones into a charger, with the obvious answer being to rush out and buy yourself one of Samsung's flagship handsets in order to use its inductive charging. Obviously.
Just now, wireless charging seems to be the subject of much blogosphere coverage, and given the inroads being made from Qi's resonance charging solutions to the very exciting-looking uBeam, it mightn't be long before we're all ditching those cables for good. Certainly, one designer has been paying attention to the recent increase in interest, and the result is a practical, cable-free wireless charging side table that plugs directly into a wall socket.
Wireless charging has come along in leaps and bounds over the past few years, but whilst the ability to power up a device from a short distance away is somewhat useful, it's still not convenient enough to convince most consumers that USB cables are redundant in this respect. Sure, wire-free charging seems an inevitable part of our digital future, but there's also a lingering feeling that there's much work to be done until it becomes a necessity, and several groups are looking to push the boundaries and bring these visions to reality. One system, which uses ultrasound to power devices that may, for example, be roaming on the other side of a room, is a prime example, and after years of development, looks a very exciting inroad.
Wireless charging is the kind of thing that has been around in various guises for a good while now, and with many Android phones featuring the technology as standard, Apple's iPhone has lagged behind the times somewhat, with the company refusing to add wireless charging technology to any of its devices. From what we've heard about the iPhone 6, that's not likely to change any time soon, either.
There's nothing worse than being out and about and finding out that your smartphone or tablet has suffered from total battery drain and will no longer function. A lack of battery power means that access to text messages, emails, navigation apps and even Facebook is no longer possible when on the move, and for a lot of you guys out there that will almost feel like life as you know it, has ended. Thankfully, Microsoft and British designer Adrien Sauvage can sympathize with that pain and have teamed up to create a pair of innovative wireless charging trousers that will ensure compatible mobile devices remain powered up.
