I was actually confused about that footnote as well, to be completely honest. I couldn't make head or tails of it, so I just didn't mention it. So much of this Qi business is already convoluted.
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Per Belkin's Boost Up mat on Apple.com: Charge through most cases - up to 3mm.
So presumably any fairly thin case will work with most of these mats.
Many will still think its a gimmick and won't bother. But now that Apple has three devices that can charge wirelessly, the convenience has multiplied if you have two or three of them. Plug the pad in once, then no more fiddling with cables--just set your phone, headphone case and watch on the mat.I remember the days of Qi. I remember using it back in 2012 with my Nexus 4 (as my work phone, I still had an iPhone).
I remember how everyone said it was stupid, a gimmick, they don't get it. Apple will do it one day and when they do they will do it properly. Ahh a remember 2012 like it was yesterday...erm 5 years ago I mean.
Without wishing to sound thick.. why would I want a wireless charging mat over simply plugging the iphone into a standard charger?
I’m for quick charging, not wireless charging. Although honestly to be able to charge 4 devices at once is a major step forward above what is available today. That’s a great Apple innovation.There are Macrumor members who made fun of charging pads.
Where are you now on this?
Oh it's cool now ?
There are Macrumor members who made fun of charging pads.
Where are you now on this?
Oh it's cool now ?
Honestly my opinion doesn't change about wireless charging relating to one pad, one device. But I like the concept to have a wireless pod on my office desk that I charge 3 or 4 devices at the same time. As I plan on getting 2 AW 3s and an iphone 8+.Haha I was wondering exactly the same thing, hey @I7guy remember this? https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...d-no-home-button.1969022/page-9#post-22831228
Honestly my opinion doesn't change about wireless charging relating to one pad, one device. But I like the concept to have a wireless pod on my office desk that I charge 3 or 4 devices at the same time. As I plan on getting 2 AW 3s and an iphone 8+.
Wireless pads still cost, take up room, etc.
Public wireless charging I would never use as I would never put my phone down on one for easy pickings by a thief. So I really haven't changed my opinion about the way wireless charging is now on android devices, but the wireless apple pod is cool although for me it's a cool gadget rather than anything that makes my life easier.
I can only think of 2 main reasons...
1. It is arguably easier to just lay your phone on a mat than to fumble with a cable in the dark.
2. It looks cool and is more minimalistic.
Honestly my opinion doesn't change about wireless charging relating to one pad, one device. But I like the concept to have a wireless pod on my office desk that I charge 3 or 4 devices at the same time. As I plan on getting 2 AW 3s and an iphone 8+.
Wireless pads still cost, take up room, etc.
Public wireless charging I would never use as I would never put my phone down on one for easy pickings by a thief. So I really haven't changed my opinion about the way wireless charging is now on android devices, but the wireless apple pod is cool although for me it's a cool gadget rather than anything that makes my life easier.
Hardly innovativeI’m for quick charging, not wireless charging. Although honestly to be able to charge 4 devices at once is a major step forward above what is available today. That’s a great Apple innovation.
Correct me if I'm wrong , wasn't it Phil that said something about wireless charging when it first came out or something ? He said something along the lines of "it's still plugged in to the wall". Why you gotta say some dumb S*** like that only go implement it a few years later
I guess a matter of opinion of who considers what innovation.Come on now you didn't care for it.
You thought it was beneath Apple now look at them.
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Hardly innovative