That tells me they are going to make their own wireless adapter that actually works.
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Leaker: Apple to Stick With Lightning Over USB-C for 'iPhone 12' Before Going Port-Less Next Year
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That tells me they are going to make their own wireless adapter that actually works.
Greed is not capitalism, greed is greed.
I agree that would be awesome, and would remove the need for a computer for a lot of people. But you wouldn't get that just by adding USB-C (you could do it with the lightning port if the software supported it) - it would require a big change to iOS which we haven't even had in iPad OS yet (ability to scale apps to any screen size) (assuming you don't just want to see the iPhone app stretched, like when running iPhone apps on iPad when it first came out). I don't think Apple want to do that, as they'd rather sell people Macs as well as iPhones.
I'm using a wireless car mound since I got the iPhoneX Using/charging the phone in the car has never been easier.
I've been using iPhone holder with wireless charging in my car for a couple of years now, so that's not an issue. The charging rate is slower so if I run a couple of driving apps the wireless charging usually manages to keep the current level of battery, esp. on longer routes.
One use case that's no go for wirelss charging is charging on-a-go (eg. I keep battery in my pocket and can still use the phone even while walking) and charging-while-using (except if I keep the phone in a charging stand on my desk; so now I'll have to keep heavy battery when laying down Or buy a charging case?).
I can't tell if that's a pro or anti capitalism statement.
This is a slippery slope fallacy. Nobody is suggesting to have high power devices to go wireless. There is no benefit in having a wireless washing machine or tumble drier, and they absorb several, several times more energy than an iPhone. In fact, the energy absorbed by an iPhone is negligible, so a 10% loss is even more negligible.
How would it work with new EU regulations that will require USB-C charging ports on phones? Will Apple stop selling their products in Europe? 
Agree on iPhone. Disagree on iPad. iPad needs USB. Especially iPad Pro.
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They sell the Apple Watch in Europe don’t they? It has cellular capabilities. So I think it will be fine if it’s port-less. Maybe smart connector to micro cable adapter.How would it work with new EU regulations that will require USB-C charging ports on phones? Will Apple stop selling their products in Europe?
On other phones that are not iPhones. What I’m saying is that when the iPhone goes portless the technology is there to do very fast wireless charging.
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Charging a phone — or a tablet — won't even register on your electric bill. An iPad battery for example is around 40 Wh, if you charge it every day from 0 to 100 that would be 1.2kWh. Even if the loss is 70%, we are still talking about less than $1 (or equivalent) in charging costs per months. Basically, your iPad charging costs per months will be comparable with your fridge usage cost per day.
Can someone please give me some benefits of completely wireless smartphones?
Look, I get some of the use cases. But you can’t even use the phone as it charges. That is insane to be expected as the main/only method for charging an iPhones. It destroys a lot of value.
If they would have switched to USB-C i would need a lighting cable to charge my iPad, an USB-C cable to charge my iPhone and an magnetic charger to charge my Apple Watch. Great...
Now I only carry my iPad charger and my Apple Watch charger when i (used to be able to) travel.
Now I only carry my iPad charger and my Apple Watch charger when i (used to be able to) travel.
7.5W wireless charging, 4000 MAh battery, what could possibly go wrong??? 🤔🤔🤔
switching to usb-c doesn’t make your life that much better anyways. doesn’t make sense to dump billions of lighting accessories just so that you can carry one less cable.
wireless seems the way to go. just need to figure out a few things
wireless seems the way to go. just need to figure out a few things
Only one that comes to mind is the 30W wireless charger that the Oneplus 8 Pro supports, other android phones can only wirelessly charge up to 15W
On person's greed is another's self interest.
I really don’t like the idea of a portless iPhone. The combination of wireless charging + cables give me so many options. I can slow charge with cable for best battery longevity and overnight charging. I can use the wireless charger in between tasks at my desk for convenience. I can use the iPad wired charger when I need my phone to charge quickly. I use my MacBook Pro charger when I need my phone to charge really quickly.
Also, cables are so convenient and easy to bring along with you places. Both wireless chargers and the smart connectors would be bulky and inconvenient. Wireless chargers are slow and get hot too.
Also, cables are so convenient and easy to bring along with you places. Both wireless chargers and the smart connectors would be bulky and inconvenient. Wireless chargers are slow and get hot too.
As it currently stands, wireless charging is slow and nearly useless, considering the fact that you need to place the phone exactly above the induction circuits. I would rather stick with fast, reliable cable charging.
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You can't have a proprietary port on your phone if the phone comes without any ports in the first place. 😉How would it work with new EU regulations that will require USB-C charging ports on phones? Will Apple stop selling their products in Europe?