iPhone 8 wireless charging speed will improve with future firmware update from Apple At launch, the iPhone 8 will recharge via inductive wireless technology at a rate comparable to the standard 5-watt charger that ships with the handset. But Apple plans to improve that speed with a future software update. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 10
Apple AirPower charging plate uses Qi protocol, but may not be compatible with other devices Apple's AirPower charging plate will charge three Qi devices, and appears to be the first plate that takes advantage of the protocol's ability to deal with multiple devices on the same charger by sensing the location of the device, and only inducing a charge in those locations. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 21
Rumor: AirPods Wireless Charging Case coming in December for $69 The AirPods Wireless Charging Case teased during Apple's Sept. 12 iPhone event is rumored to arrive in December, at a cost of $69, a report out of Europe alleges. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8
Apple embraces Qi wireless charging standard for iPhone X & 8, earns praise from Wireless Power Consortium Rather than cook up its own unique version of wireless charging, Apple has instead decided to utilize the established Qi wireless charging method — an open standard run by the Wireless Power Consortium, which welcomed the news on Tuesday. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 5
Apple's AirPower wireless charging pad charges up to 3 devices, to launch in 2018 Apple at its special media event on Tuesday offered a sneak peek at AirPower, a branded wireless charging mat capable of charging up to three devices simultaneously. Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 28
Leaked part could show Apple's 'iPhone 8' wireless charging coil assembly A newly leaked component shows what is clearly an inductive coil, claimed to be for the "iPhone 8," with an apparent female Lightning socket. But unanswerable questions surround the provenance of the part. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 25
Apple partner Wistron says 'iPhone 7s Plus' will include wireless charging, improved waterproofing In an apparent breach of Apple's secrecy protocols, Wistron's chief executive told reporters on Wednesday that this fall's anticipated "iPhone 7s Plus" will add wireless charging, and also improve on the water resistant design introduced with the iPhone 7 series. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 51
Wireless charging likely coming to Apple's 'iPhone 8,' but not Energous's long-range solution A new report sheds some doubt on Apple's "iPhone 8" including Energous wireless charging at-range technology, and suggests that it will either use the Qi or the Airfuel protocols. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 30
As Apple explores truly wireless iPhone charging, Disney Research demos cord-free room concept Disney Research has showcased an automatic, unaided charging platform that would enable purpose-built structures — such as cabinets, rooms or even entire warehouses — to generate and deliver power to mobile receivers in close proximity. Josh Levenson 9 years ago 34
