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Apple and Samsung Move Towards Wireless Charging?

Apple and Samsung Move Towards Wireless Charging?

Posted March 8, 2013 at 4:49pm by iClarified
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DigiTimes is out with a new report that says Apple and Samsung are expected to add wireless charging to their devices in 2013.

Samsung is expected to adopt Qi wireless charging technology run by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) for its next flagship model, the Galaxy S IV, the sources indicated. However, the Galaxy S IV may not come with embedded wireless charging capability. Instead, users are required to buy replacement back covers for their smartphone for access to a charging pad, the sources indicated.

Apple is likely to adopt the wireless charging technology developed internally, but it remains unknown if the next-generation iPhone will come with built-in wireless charging capability or with other attached accessories, said the sources.



Apple SVP Phil Schiller poured cold water on wireless charging rumors last fall when he noted the charger still needs to be plugged into the wall so it's unclear how much convenience they add. "Having to create another device you have to plug into the wall is actually, for most situations, more complicated," Schiller said.

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rockne1865
rockne1865 - March 18, 2013 at 2:45am
Phones & other devises that use small amounts of power can be charged by radio frequency radio signals are broadcast power amplitude modulation can be received with a coil antenna & a diode all they need is the wave length & you've got a charger!
Spacemonkey
Spacemonkey - March 11, 2013 at 4:23am
You won't be able to carry it around. It's a charging plate, using standard wireless charging technology's. Meaning the device must be in contact with the plate... You won't be able to walk around/move with it. Technology hasn't got that far yet for consumer products.
Pachi
Pachi - March 10, 2013 at 3:55pm
They stole my idea.
kenshin
kenshin - March 8, 2013 at 9:02pm
No real news here
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bb - March 8, 2013 at 5:44pm
Any intellectual comments???
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