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Pixel 10 Leak Reveals MagSafe-Like Wireless Charging Thanks to Apple
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This article must be wrong. I am repeatedly told on MacRumors that Apple is greedy, only cares about money, and doesn't innovate anymore.
But this states that not only did Apple innovate a better wireless charging solution, they donated it (i.e., gave it away for free) to the Wireless Power Consortium so it could be included in the standard for everyone to use? Clearly the article must be wrong. Apple doesn't innovate, and if they did, they would have kept that exclusive or charge companies to get more of that sweet, sweet services revenue.
But this states that not only did Apple innovate a better wireless charging solution, they donated it (i.e., gave it away for free) to the Wireless Power Consortium so it could be included in the standard for everyone to use? Clearly the article must be wrong. Apple doesn't innovate, and if they did, they would have kept that exclusive or charge companies to get more of that sweet, sweet services revenue.
Laughing at them comments thinking Google copied Apple instead of knowing Apple literally gave them the design.
You have to remember, a lot of people on the internet are literally children.
This is just like USB-C being co-developed by Apple. This isn't "copying" like the article tries to frame it.
and multiple phones have reverse wireless charging since 2020. When are we welcoming apple to 2020?
Yet the next time Apple incorporates an Android feature people will say that Apple is always the company that copies others.
Please. You are in a Apple fanboy forum.
Don't disturb the poor members with facts.
And how it should be
This would be much better design as it would auto align to either portrait or landscape positions. And you also don't need the additional lower magnet to orientate items attached
It should be compatible with any QI2 device.
The lower magnet is what auto-aligns and snaps your phone into the correct vertical position on stands. It also provides extra "grip" for wallets and power banks. While you dont need it, because QI2 pucks dont need it, it's a nice to have addition and really has no downsides.
And how it should be
This would be much better design as it would auto align to either portrait or landscape positions. And you also don't need the additional lower magnet to orientate items attached
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Have you been to Google store? It’s an exact clone of Apple retail store they even have special section just like Genius Bar. Just goes to show you the innovation at Google.
The magnets for optimized positioning which is why they are part of the QI2 standard.
Ok, but I mean vs just plugging in a cable? I guess eventually the smartphone will have no ports whatsoever.
Apple is stuck in 2020
Primarily that you don't have to plug in a cable. I love being able to just drop my phone on a Qi charger in our cars rather than find the end of the cable and plug it in every time I get in and out. It also helps keep the car looking neat and tidy. Same thing where I charge at night, just set the phone on the charger. Wake up in the middle of the night no need to fumble with a cord in the dark, etc.
It more convenient to place it on a charging stand or have things like Powerbank or wallets just stick to the back. The benefits of plugging in a cable are that it gives you faster charging and generates less heat. You can even use MagSafe for non-charging stands like car mounts if you want.
Its an irrelevant discussion since all QI2 phones will have the magnets whether you use them or not.
One of the best technologies Apple ever created.
So an open floorplan with tables and a place to get help / customer service?
That's called "a store" these days.
Not really. If you paid attention to furnitures and material used it looks just like Apple Store.
I dont know about all that, but it's called a store because you can buy things there.