Video: The best wireless chargers for iPhone 8 and iPhone X The launch of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus mark the debut of Qi wireless inductive charging in Apple's products. But which charging pad is the best option for your new iPhone? AppleInsider gives you the scoop. AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 9
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
Starbucks Powermat charging pads getting software upgrade for iPhone 8, iPhone X As it stands, the Powermat charging plates at Starbucks are incompatible with the Qi standard that the iPhone X and iPhone 8 use — but a software fix by the vendor will remedy that at the coffee vendor's locations, and other retail establishments. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 13
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
AirPods Wireless Charging Case an add-on, release date and pricing unknown While there is a Qi-compatible AirPods Wireless Charging Case coming, it does not appear to be included with the default SKU of the AirPods for the foreseeable future — and the pricing of the peripheral is unknown. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 15
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 'iPhone 8' rumored to top out at 7.5W for wireless charging Despite more powerful options being available, Apple will allegedly be going with technology capping the "iPhone 8's" wireless charging at 7.5 watts, resulting in slower speeds. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 123
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
Contradictory report cites 5 Apple wireless charging teams on 'iPhone 8,' no tech breakthroughs A new report highlights Apple's involvement with wireless charging protocol specification Qi's organizing body, and claims that Apple's iPhone moves are driven more by marketing needs than by any particular drive for innovation in new products. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 32
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
Apple joins Wireless Power Consortium ahead of 'iPhone 8' With this year's flagship iPhone expected to be the first to boast wireless charging, Apple has officially joined the Wireless Power Consortium, the governing body behind the Qi charging standard. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 14
