Giveaway: Enter to win 1 of 12 RAVPower wireless chargers for your iPhone X or 8 AppleInsider is partnering with RAVPower this week to give away a variety of wireless chargers for Apple's iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X. Twelve chargers are up for grabs — find out how to enter today. Christine McKee 8 years ago 0
Review: Rating RAVPower's wireless iPhone charger lineup When the iPhone X and iPhone 8 gained faster 7.5W charging with iOS 11.2, RAVpower was one of three brands to offer compatible high-power solutions. With a slew of third-party accessory makers now marketing compelling options, we examine whether RAVPower's latest chargers deserve a spot on your desk or nightstand. Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 18
Review: Nomad wireless travel stand is our favorite portable charger, but it could do more Nomad's wireless travel charger for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X bucks the trend of many popular chargers, opting for a rounded-rectangular design that transforms from a charging pad, to a vertical charging stand — and we've been using it for a while. Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 7
AirPower wireless charging mat for Apple Watch and iPhone arriving in March, claims supply chain Another publication has latched onto rumors that Apple will be launching its AirPower wireless charging mat in the next few weeks, with a report from DigiTimes about Taiwanese component shipment increases claiming the Apple-designed power accessory will arrive by the end of March. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 16
Powermat joins the Wireless Power Consortium, cements Qi as main wireless charging standard Wireless charging system producer Powermat has joined the Wireless Power Consortium, backers of the Qi charging standard rivaling the company's own technology, a move that is likely to make Qi-based wireless charging more dominant in the future. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 3
Avido unveils WiBa Wireless Charging System that uses Qi charging to recharge iPhone X on the move Accessories producer Avido has revealed its WiBa Wireless Power Bank and Charging Dock ahead of CES, with the Qi-compatible power bank able to wirelessly charge an iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus on the move, and is capable of recharging itself via the accompanying dock. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 11
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
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
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
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