All Three New 2017 iPhones to Feature Wireless Charging

[GoodWheaties]

YES!!!! The originals from Apple last me about 3-6 months tops. Not because of any physical damage, but iDevices just start rejecting them. And the 3rd party lighting cables are a crap shoot, even the Belkin cables that sell on Apple's own site. Belkin cables usually last me about 4 months tops before iDevices start rejecting them.

I've found that the power source (e.g. outlet) has a lot to do with whether or not a cable gets rejected.

 

[Smartass]

....with "additional graphite sheet lamination" in order to prevent the device from malfunctioning due to overheating.

Heatgate inbound, mark my words.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

I've found that the power source (e.g. outlet) has a lot to do with whether or not a cable gets rejected.

I tried testing that too. But I can put a working cable in the same power source and no problems.

 

[entropys]

I disagree. It's not a gimmick. Plugging in devices is one of life's tiny annoyances. Good riddance. Being able to just plop your device on a pad is quicker and more natural.

I disagree. Requiring a pad to inductively charge would not be a meaningful improvement. For someone that travels a lot it would take up more space in your bag combined with the extra time to charge would not outweigh the portability and speed benefits of a connection.

Charging at a distance is a whole other story, however.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

No, you are wrong.

Firstly, a "charging pad" requires a flat surface to be on. Meaning tables, desks, nightstands, etc. Standalone lightning cables do not.

A "charging pad" would also require the iPhone to be lying on it at all times. Personally, I prefer to be able to charge my iPhone and use it at the same time. Next to my bed for example, I have a long lightning cable that I use to charge the phone while using it. With a charging pad, this would no longer be possible.

So this "wireless charging" doesn't grant you any freedom of movement at all. In fact, it restricts it.

Lastly, I have several lightning cables plugged in around the house. Why would it be better to have to buy several "charging pads" in their place?

Ha. Ha. My opinion is wrong. Only in Millenial-world can an subjective opinion be deemed wrong.

Inductive charging may not be something that you are looking forward to but that is you and that doesn't make it a right or wrong fact like say the general laws of physics. So, you can disagree with me, but I can't be wrong on this -- it's my opinion.
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I disagree. Requiring a pad to inductively charge would not be a meaningful improvement. For someone that travels a lot it would take up more space in your bag combined with the extra time to charge would not outweigh the portability and speed benefits of a connection.

Charging at a distance is a whole other story, however.

Everyone is assuming its a giant pad and not something similar to the AW charger that attaches to the bottom of the phone. I'm not a huge TC fan but I can't see even him coming out with something clunky and unwield. Then again, there is Apple's hump iPhone case.... Hmm.

 

[entropys]

If it's long range (~10ft from the power brick) then it will indeed be "magical". If it's the same old matt-based ******** you'll get a collective "meh".

Maybe. A cable with a disk big enough to accommodate an AW and a phone would be a nice & welcome accessory.

No, that would suck. Completely non portable. Might as well include a solar panel and windmill to go with it to try and make it cool.

 

[AngerDanger]

REALLY?! You don't see the appeal of no wires to charge the phone but yet it's appealing to listen to music with no wires.

Wireless speakers/earbuds allow you to move around freely; a wireless charging pad requires you to leave your device charging on a little pad. It's not any freer.

To clarify, I wouldn't mind the feature, but it seems like a waste of space for such a marginal perk.

<palm slap> I just don't get this logic.

Did you mean <facepalm>, or did you actually slap your own palm? Isn't that just clapping?

 

[cmichaelb]

This is one of the features that I think everyone will enjoy. The lightning cable is notoriously fragile and the convenience of wireless charging is just as powerful a feature as waterproofing it, in my opinion.

I'm still on a 5S, and it seems more and more likely I will update to a 7S.

The very first ones maybe but I've yet to have one break. I think people are just hard on their cables and put way too much strain on the cable portion rather than putting the strain on the lightning plug.

 

[entropys]

Ha. Ha. My opinion is wrong. Only in Millenial-world can an subjective opinion be deemed wrong.

Inductive charging may not be something that you are looking forward to but that is you and that doesn't make it a right or wrong fact like say the general laws of physics. So, you can disagree with me, but I can't be wrong on this -- it's my opinion.
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Everyone is assuming its a giant pad and not something similar to the AW charger that attaches to the bottom of the phone. I'm not a huge TC fan but I can't see even him coming out with something clunky and unwield. Then again, there is Apple's hump iPhone case.... Hmm.

I'm assuming Apple has come up with a way of charging at a distance. That would be the Apple magic of old. anywhere in the vicinity of the charger would be great.
If it requires a mat to charge ( even one the same size as a phone plus AW) it is a big "meh" from me and I would prefer the extra portability and speed of a lightning cable on its own.

 

[HVDynamo]

Quick wireless charging exists, it is no longer inefficient.

It's not about speed, it's about energy lost. Wireless charging is very inefficient and wasteful of energy for no real good reason. I'd rather just plug in the cable.
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absolutely not. we're over this.

You might be over the headphone jack, but I am not, and I am sure there are a fair number of others that agree with me.

 

[JeffyTheQuik]

On the phone the dock has four icons. Add a fifth in the middle for the permanent home button, and let the dock, if it isn't already there, pop up along with the control panel on an up swipe - or include a Home button on the panel itself as a fifth icon in the bottom row.

I think you said what I was thinking better than I said it...

 

[WRChris]

This is one of the features that I think everyone will enjoy. The lightning cable is notoriously fragile and the convenience of wireless charging is just as powerful a feature as waterproofing it, in my opinion.

I'm still on a 5S, and it seems more and more likely I will update to a 7S.

The cables break because we use our devices while on charge. Inductive charging just means you can't hold it and charge it anymore.

 

[aces99]

Where can I get this lightening cable?? How much does it lighten things by?

The Lightning cable is the one that comes with your iPhone. They cost anywhere from $6 to $20 something, depending where you get them at. You might want to reread my post, I think you misunderstood what I said.

 

[Gav.Winters]

I'd much rather they included AirPods in the box but what can you do. Inductive charging's obviously good but how much is it bumping the price up by?

 

[sk1wbw]

It was with Palm 6-7 years ago.

It was Philips Sonic Care 15 years ago.

 

[falainber]

I disagree. Requiring a pad to inductively charge would not be a meaningful improvement. For someone that travels a lot it would take up more space in your bag combined with the extra time to charge would not outweigh the portability and speed benefits of a connection.

Charging at a distance is a whole other story, however.

Why would you carry a pad with you? You can still use your regular cable for charging. The pad stays home.

 

[Wowereit]

These days, ever since Tim Cook pulled that "30 minute short keynote" move, I am more inspired to see the looks on audience's face. I hope the next iPhone is "wow" phone as I had to skip out ip7 plus.

I don't remember at which keynotes exactly but I clearly remember people rolling eyes at 2 of them.
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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.

Apple will charge 40% slower and 140% more

 

[sk1wbw]

Wireless speakers/earbuds allow you to move around freely; a wireless charging pad requires you to leave your device charging on a little pad. It's not any freer.

To clarify, I wouldn't mind the feature, but it seems like a waste of space for such a marginal perk.

Did you mean <facepalm>, or did you actually slap your own palm? Isn't that just clapping?

Plus, don't forget the fact that the pad plugs into a wall outlet. With a cable. Just saying to the other guy.

 

[Appleaker]

Even if it is initially introduced with 'inductive' charging functionality, it could actually be using the short range RF charging as the receiver chip remains the same whether it is receiving from a short or long range.

 

[44267547]

That makes sense; I was under the impression that, given Apple's removal of the headphone jack, they'd remove the Lightning port or something.

Do you know the ramifications of what would happen if Apple removed the lightning port because of wireless charging? You would have investors dumping shares.

The 3.5 Jack is a completely separate entity and isn't crucial to maintaining the life of the iPhone as is the lightning port.

The wireless charging is a secondary convenience factor, it's not primary. Wireless charging isn't necessarily a must, but it's an option for those who want the simplicity of charging. The lightning port, for now, is Apple's go to until USB-C, if that ever happens.

 

[pat500000]

I don't remember at which keynotes exactly but I clearly remember people rolling eyes at 2 of them.
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Apple will charge 40% slower and 140% more

Hahaha October 2016 hello again

 

[neutralguy]

I would pay $9999 for a device that has many of these features:

• 5" display using a newer display tech that still reproduces colors accurately
• Minimal bezels so it's not bigger than the 4.7" 6/6s/7, and maybe even shorter
  
• Dual cameras
• Wireless charging
  
• Two day battery life
• That rumored 3D depth sensing module - perhaps for better portrait mode or facial recognition?
  
• New casing materials
• 3/4GB RAM
• Better 3D Touch/Taptic engine
• TouchID built into the display
• Improved low-light camera
• 60fps 4K
• 30fps live photos
  
• >= 480fps slow-mo (Sony's latest mobile imaging modules can handle 1080p at 960fps)
  
• 256GB storage
• USB 3.0 over lightning like the iPad Pro for fast camera transfers (if it even has a port aside from diagnostic, lol)
  
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Better balanced stereo audio—on my 7 the earpiece volume is noticeably lower than the one on the bottom, which somewhat reduces the stereo affect
• OIS on the telephoto lens

I could see this being a third tier "special edition" device if Apple removes most of the buttons. First of all, many people might not be ready to go completely button-less. Second of all, it might be difficult for Apple to scale up if they go button-less, as having Touch ID built into the display could prove to be an issue at scale as it's a pretty radical design change and I think I read some rumors that there have been some issues with manufacturing involving that part.

Fixed it for you

 

[A MacBook lover]

Such a "meh" feature. Add it to the list though, because lots of people want / complain about it.

Look a staff member prejudging tech before it's released

 

[dazz87]

sooooo 2014.............

 

[hagjohn]

Still not paying a grand for a phone.