Those of us hoping that Apple's upcoming and unannounced iPhone 8 will include some form of wireless charging can let out a little cheer today after it was noted that the company is now part of the Wireless Power Consortium.
We have yet another report coming in suggesting, that Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 will feature a new wireless charging technology which will allow the smartphone to charge without coming into physical contact with any source of power.
Mophie today announced new versions of its Mophie Juice Pack Air wireless charging battery cases for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones, with both following in the footsteps of a long line of battery cases that have given power-users the ability to go longer and further between charges.
Rumor has it that iPhone 8 features fast wireless charging technology, with a move to an all-glass construction expected to take place in order to facilitate the new charging method.
Apple appears to be working closely with partners on a truly wireless charging technology, possibly destined for 2017 iPhone. Here are the details.
Mophie is easily one of the most renowned and trusted names when it comes to battery charging cases for mobile devices. Today, the company has announced the launch of its latest battery charging solutions for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, and even the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, with wireless charging technology being built right into the case. We are looking at Juice Pack Wireless for iPhone 6s/6/6s Plus/6 Plus and Galaxy S7/S7 Edge with wireless charging base, Charge Force desk mount, and Charge Force vent mount.
Want to charge your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus wirelessly? These accessories can add wireless charging to your iPhone right now.
Samsung Electronics has just unveiled its SE370 monitor complete with integrated wireless charging capabilities for mobile devices and other Qi-compatible hardware. The Korean giant is rightly proud of the fact that its stunning new monitor places itself as the first of its kind within the monitor industry, and aims to do away with the "unnecessary" ports and clutter of cables that are generally required for charging multiple devices.
Wireless charging is still in relative infancy, and while some vendors have dipped their toes into the water, it's not as ubiquitous as advocates of the technology might have hoped. But the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas seems as apt a venue as any to showcase some interesting new wireless charging systems, and one manufacturer has been demonstrating a very intriguing concept that could revolutionize the way we charge our beloved gadgets.
Just now, wireless charging seems to be the subject of much blogosphere coverage, and given the inroads being made from Qi's resonance charging solutions to the very exciting-looking uBeam, it mightn't be long before we're all ditching those cables for good. Certainly, one designer has been paying attention to the recent increase in interest, and the result is a practical, cable-free wireless charging side table that plugs directly into a wall socket.
