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Patent app for Apple inductive charger surfaces

, Aug 4th 2011 Discuss [7]

Last month we heard that the iPhone next year could get inductive charging. The patent app for an inductive charger has now surfaced that was field by Apple. The app was published today apparently and shows different methods of inductive charging that Apple might take. The first one is an odd tower that appears to charge by wrapping the headphone cables around it. Read The Full Story

2012 iPhone could have inductive wireless charging

, Jul 7th 2011 Discuss [4]

Apple is reportedly considering a new charging technology for the 2012 iPhone, the successor to the new model – or models – expected to arrive later this year. According to the WSJ‘s sources, while Apple has been busy prepping the fifth-gen iPhone for its Q3 release, some of its engineers have been working on a more significant reworking for the following year.

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iMac To Wirelessly Charge iPods, iPhones, and iPads?

, Jun 6th 2011 Discuss [2]

Apple's iMac all-in-one computer already helps reduce a lot of clutter. In the near future, it may also help reduce the number of charging cables you have lying around. A recently dug up patent application shows that Apple may be working on integrated wireless charging that will allow your iMac or Macbook Pro to wirelessly charge your other Apple devices. Read The Full Story

Philips Lite-On Digital Solutions and ConvenientPower team for Qi wireless charging in cars

, May 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

Having to plug your smartphone or other device in to charge in your car or home isn't difficult. It is inconvenient though to have to mess with chargers. Charging would be much easier to do if all you had to do for charging of your device was place your phone on a table or charge tray. There are some cases and tech available today that will let you charge with no wires. The main standard for this is called Qi and you can get cases for smartphones already that support the open standard. Read The Full Story

Verizon ThunderBolt inductive charging kit incoming

, Apr 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

We loved the Verizon ThunderBolt by HTC's LTE speed, but hated the fact that, at full throttle, the smartphone could drain its battery in under four hours. Happily it seems easier ways to top up your charge are fast incoming: GottaBeMobile spotted a replacement Inductive Battery Cover for the ThunderBolt listed on the carrier's site. Read The Full Story

Powermat Wireless Car Charger Available Later This Year

, Feb 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

Powermat is releasing a windshield-mounted, wireless car charger later this year, according to CNET. The charger can adjust to fit any of the phone types that Powermat supports, so it could be great for cars with multiple drivers, or drivers with multiple phones, since people will not need to keep multiple car chargers in the car. [caption id="attachment_133987" align="alignnone" width="580" caption="Credit: Liane Yvkoff/CNET"][/caption] Read The Full Story

iPad wireless charger system just as fast as AC adapter

, Jan 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

Japanese wireless charging company Murata has demonstrated a new contactless-charging system for the iPad, though it uses an external case rather than integrating inside the Apple slate. The unnamed prototype consists of a 2mm thick plastic case, and Murata says it will recharge the iPad just as quickly as the regular mains adapter would. Read The Full Story

Pure Energy Solutions Wildcharge Pads

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Pure Energy Solutions' technology was used within Duracell pads a year ago, but now they are selling them directly to consumers. These WildCharge mats come in different two different sizes and are capable of charging cellphones by laying them on the mat. A unique back cover that fits around the device will be required for the unit to charge like all pads before this one. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm, Powermat & Duracell team on wireless charging

, Jan 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Wireless charging has long been a possibility but not an entirely straightforward one, but that could change if Qualcomm has its way. The chip company has announced alliances with Duracell and Powermat to explore new wireless charging technologies and potentially establish an industry alliance to push a power standard. Read The Full Story

Concept Design Shows Smartphone Floating in Mid-Air to Charge Battery

, Dec 2nd 2010 Discuss [10]

This brand new smartphone and charging cradle concept from designers In-Oh Yoo and Sun-woong Oh, reaches the limits of awesomeness, and at the same time make us wonder why on Earth someone out there hasn't made this a reality yet. Of course, there's a few design elements, like with many concept designs out there, that may make someone scratch their head in confusion. But, the overall picture here is one that blends the lines between science-fiction and reality, even if the whole thing is a dream right now. Read The Full Story

Fujitsu designs wireless high-efficiency multiple device charging system

, Sep 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

There are lots of charging systems on the market today that are able to charge small gadgets like smartphones using magnetic induction. Fujitsu has announced a new development in wireless recharging technology that will allow the charging of multiple devices at the same time without needing wires using magnetic resonance. Read The Full Story

Qi wireless charging standard finalized; first products could drop fall 2010

, Jul 27th 2010 Discuss [0]

Wireless charging is one step closer to cross-platform ubiquity, with the news that the Wireless Power Consortium - which counts among its members such manufacturers as Nokia, RIM, HTC, Samsung and LG - has finalized the Qi charging standard.  Defining a technology capable of wirelessly funnelling up to 5W into a mobile device, the new standard will hopefully mean an end to fumbling with microUSB or proprietary chargers, and instead having a single platform on which multiple devices can be rejuiced. Read The Full Story
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