Apple Expanding Made for Apple Watch Program to Include Stands With Integrated Chargers

[Alenore]

Haha, you just simply do not need any more devices. I have a phone, two laptops, a couple of iPods, and an iPad, but I don't use them all enough to need to charge them all that much. Granted, my main laptop stays plugged in at my desk, but my other devices never need daily charging other than my phone. I can't imagine how you use that many devices that much in one day to warrant charging them all daily.

Well the phones battery get used mostly in transport, because of the poor network or development. Laptop, at work / in train. iPod for music, and finally tablet for development or entertainment. The two last are shared with the lady.
Although I suspect the iPod has a battery problem, as it should (probably?) last over two days when not used.

 

[macs4nw]

Because some random dude on the internet who signed up for an exclusively Apple related news website says so. What more do you need?

Got it..... I trivially thought he might possibly offer some deep insight into who 'done 'm wrong' lately, but alas.....

 

[JCrz]

I still don't get the appeal of the apple watch. I really don't see it as a must have device at all. I have zero desire for one. But that's me.

I still do get the appeal of the apple watch. I really do see it as a must have device. I have total desire for one. But that's me.

 

[prowlmedia]

I have multiple phones for a few reasons :
- One for my own business, one for personnal/my job,
- I usually carry 2, and often switch between the iphone and the sony because it's nice to change once in a while
- I develop smartphone apps, so I have to test them

I guess I can't really love it because home automation isn't really a thing over here (really pricy for what it does, and very uncommon in France), and I already have an activity tracker
Although the GPS, I like to see where I'm going and a big screen is actually a plus for me in this case.

But good if you love it! In any way, even if it's not the product for me, it'll elad the way for better products until something actually catches my eyes

Fair enough with the multi-phones! But if you are french then i definitely maintain that one is an affair phone. Isn't it the French National sport?

Home automation doesn't have to be expensive. That's the point of the new Home Kit stuff. I am not talking Crestron or any of the those bespoke systems that cost 10s of thousands. Zigbee and Hue and connected thermostats etc.

 

[prowlmedia]

Apple should buy WiTricity, so iPads, iPhones and Apple Watches can be charged automatically when you enter your bedroom or work place.

It's very inefficient at the moment and the components are big. I am sure it will improve over time though.

 

[enblue]

Our Premium One units dont have any visible cable grooves
and the charging cable can be quickly installed and removed .

In addition, they are upgradeable once the licenced chargers are available and can be fully integrated. This was our design intension from start. We ran into guys from Cupertino who told us already in May that they are working on an MFI program for the chargers. for those (including our Kickstarter backers) who already bought one of our docks we will offer discounted kits when it becomes available

Happy that Apple made it public. Hope it doesnt take long, lots of new product ideas in mind