And it'll be yet another one of those gimmicks AND not an industry standard because we all know Apple doesn't like those. Say bye-bye to your Qi chargers, hello Apple-exclusives.
Such a "meh" feature. Add it to the list though, because lots of people want / complain about it.
Looking at that concept, it would be cool if you could move the virtual home button to your liking in the bottom dock.
And it'll be yet another one of those gimmicks
This. Flush camera and fill out the space with a bigger battery.Honestly, I would rather they dump wireless charging, and make the phone thick enough to accommodate a flush camera lens and bring back the headphone jack. If they did that, it would be a day one purchase, but it is wishful thinking. Wireless charging is inefficient, and causes the heat issues. I have never had any issues with any of my lightning cables, and don't have a problem just plugging it in. I usually charge it on my nightstand while I sleep and start my day with 100% battery every day. 99% of my days I make it back to the charger without issue.
The only thing I don't like about wireless charging is that it means another device specific cable to schlep when traveling. I've already experienced this with Apple Watch. Now it will be +2
what Nexus device could charge while not being within 1 inch next to the charger?About a decade late to the party... even Nexus phones had wireless charging years ago.
Such a "meh" feature. Add it to the list though, because lots of people want / complain about it.
Have to agree, imagine your phone in your pocket charging, it's in your backpack, it's in the middle of your bed, etcRespectfully, I still don't understand this mindset if it is a long range solution.
Do you see the benefit in WiFi over wired internet? This would be the same advantage.
Wireless charging the way it has been done up until now isn't ideal. You can't charge your phone and use it at the same time. I suspect this is one of the negative aspects of wireless charging that Apple will fix.
Might it perhaps use that same charger as the watch?
Problem is no-one has ever shipped a long-range solution. Ever. At this point it's science fiction.Have to agree, imagine your phone in your pocket charging, it's in your backpack, it's in the middle of your bed, etc
I'm sure during testing and planning they thought of thatJust look at Energous' Watt Up solution. I think no way Apple comes out with something close range only with that kind of competition in the marketplace.
The long term health impact of all this may be a different question...