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When will Apple install wireless to iPhone

by petitnai Sep 24, 2015 12:16AM PDT

iPhone 6s was announced, not much different to the 6 from my point view. I'm wondering guessing when will Apple make iphone wireless chargable. Does this prove wireless charging for cellphone is not worth a bit. Then why Samsung keep promoting its wireless features. Wireless charging is expected to be popular by many people for a long time. But now it's still a function not necessary at all. I've experienced wireless charging, which I think is a quite convenient help. And I don't think it's costly for every phone to build in a wireless receiver. Think of that, wireless charger is part of your desk or other furniture, and you can just place you phone on it to charge it. I believe that's a future not only for cell phone, but also many other electronic products.

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It may not be costly
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 24, 2015 8:13AM PDT

But there are competing standards, license fees and more. Besides I've tried both mainstream charging systems and found them a little too finicky. That is, you must place the thing to be charged in just the right spot. Sorry but it doesn't have that Apple "it just works' quality to it. I can see why Apple didn't adopt it.

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Standards can be united
by petitnai Sep 24, 2015 11:09PM PDT

Standards can be united as long as main phone brands take their side, which I refer to Apple. Besides Samsung's device both support QI and PMA standards. Other using unfriendly problems can be solved easily. Most wireless charger only have one magnetic coil in it. That's why you have to put your phone on the right spot. I used a Nillkin wireless charger with three coils in it, I can place my phone whatever I like. it still works. However, maybe it's too costly to equip three coils, this model can't be found now. But again, it's a easy problem to solve.

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That sounds like what a consumer would write.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 25, 2015 9:35AM PDT

To unit those two would be amazing. And again I have QI and PMA charging. Both are lacking in that Apple quality feel and operation. After trying a dozen of both systems you find you must place the device in the sweet spot that isn't that big for it to work.

Apple has some lofty goals on user experience. I fear the existing standards don't cut it.

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