Who cares about wireless charging

[AFEPPL]

I'd wager those saying it's useless are those that have never tried it.
I have it in the car as well as a workstation at work and it's pretty cool to just be able to put a device on and charge. No ugly cables that split and don't last long or fumbling around...

I'm firmly in the yes camp, it was the best feature on the Apple Watch.

 

[lancastor]

I'm waiting for wireless charging since four years. I'm so happy that I can charge my phone wireless. I HATE to connect a lightning cable into the phone for charging.

 

[MjWoNeR]

I haven't tried wireless charging but I can understand the practicality of it, specially by the desk and bedside table.

As for speed, it would be a step back by the desk where I have an iPad charger permanently but there won't be any hassle with cables.
By the bedside table it really doesn't matter how slow it is, as it will sit there during the night.

 

[Shark5150]

For me, it'll just be a convenience. Another option. That's fine with me!

 

[iPhone 7 Plus]

Buy an iPad charger and save yourself a lot of time ....... Charges from empty to full in around 1hr 40mins using an iPad charger as opposed to the included phone charger.

From what I have heard it harms the battery of the iPhone and a friend of mine said, that the battery of her iPhone 6s Plus was completly done after charging it with the iPad charger every day for a year.

 

[potentmf]

I loved it w/my Note 5, it had fast charging. Got so used to not having to plug my phone in, that it felt foreign doing it for my iPhone.

If it's slow like others are saying then nah, not interested.

 

[4ppleg1rl]

Wireless charging is so convenient! BUT it's only good if it's fast otherwise it's a pain. I have an S7 at the moment and the wireless charging is great because it's also fast charging - so I don't have to wait too long before I can pick up my phone and use it again.

The problem with Apple is that there's still no fast charging, and no sign of it coming anytime soon either - so putting your phone down on a charging pad to wirelessly charge it will be a pain cos you won't be able to pick it up and use it while it's charging - might as well just stick with the wire at that point.

 

[AlliFlowers]

The problem with "wireless" charging, is that it's NOT wireless. You may not have to plug in your device, but the charging pad has to be plugged in. You don't cut down on any wires or power outlets. You're still limited to charging where there's an available outlet.

Of course, to be honest, I'd rather have a plug on my watch rather than the charging puck. I spend more time arranging my watch so it will charge than plugging in my phone and leaving it where it lies.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Yes, I care. It's one more degree of convenience. Sure it still requires a cable but it doesn't require me inserting the cable night after night. It's like a lamp -- plug it in and forget about it unless you need to move the lamp. Would you guys prefer to have to plug in your lamp every night?

 

[MjWoNeR]

I agree that it's not truly wireless. But simply leaving your phone on a charging pad is surely more convenient than using both hands to get a cable, plug your phone and then leave it where the charging pad would have been.

 

[aaronklein]

I can live without wireless charging.

 

[xxray]

Definitely want it. Lightning cables are so prone to breaking, and it's so much more convenient to be able to just set your phone down to charge instead of fumbling with a cable right before you're going to fall asleep. There's been so many nights I don't bother to plug my phone in because I know I'll be wide awake again if I move around too much.

 

[yanki01]

ehh I think since i don't have it yet - i'm not that excited about the feature though will welcome it. i'll probably use it when going to bed if it's slow charging.

 

[rockitdog]

I experienced it on various Samsung devices and while in theory it's great, its not really useful in everyday life. You can't really use a phone when charging wirelessly as opposed when it plugged in you can continue to use it.

 

[9594864]

I didn't care about wireless charging until I got a phone with it (S8) but I've found it incredibly useful.

I've got a wireless charging stand on my bedside table and one on my desk and all I do is sit the phone it to charge - no messing about with wires or wearing sockets out constantly plugging and unplugging power.
Also, it's incredibly convenient to just top my phone's charge up when I'm sat at my desk: If I want to use my phone I just pick it up and when I've finished with it, I just set it down again

Personally, having used it for the last 5 months or so, I would be reluctant to buy a phone that doesn't have it now

Wearing sockets out? The Lightning Port won't wear out in the lifetime of your device. It's specifically designed not to.
[doublepost=1504018691][/doublepost]As the OP said and what people fail to think about is the fact that the inclusion of the capability to inductively charge the device, which offers very minor convenience, comes at the cost of internal space which is by far the most important aspect of the smartphone concerning the addition of advancements. If you leave out the inductive charging components you could gain battery life, or other valuable enhancements in place of the near-useless wireless charging.

 

[santela]

I'm sure it's very convenient to just sit ur phone down to have it charge and not have to fondle with cables, but if Apple expects me to shell out another $80-$100 for it then I'd rather just plug in the cable every time.

 

[BigMcGuire]

Guess it would be about 1/3 as fast. If you phone was near dead, it would likely take most of the night to charge it back to full. Maybe more.

I used a Nexus 6 for a week and ... I was less than impressed. I purchased an Anker wireless charging pad and it charged a little faster but wowie, the phone was hot as hell. This alone made me just plug it in. Why cook the battery and charge a lot slower than a cable?! Also, if you had a case, you had to situate the phone JUST RIGHT on the dock for it to charge. I was less than impressed. Especially with my OCD on batteries, I don't see myself using this.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I used a Nexus 6 for a week and ... I was less than impressed. I purchased an Anker wireless charging pad and it charged a little faster but wowie, the phone was hot as hell. This alone made me just plug it in. Why cook the battery and charge a lot slower than a cable?! Also, if you had a case, you had to situate the phone JUST RIGHT on the dock for it to charge. I was less than impressed. Especially with my OCD on batteries, I don't see myself using this.

I am also thinking my Sedio case and many cases will slow it down more. Been plugging my phone in for the last 10 years and see no problem with continuing to do so. I did not know that the induction would heat the phone which is common sense as my induction stove cooks my food!

 

[Complex757]

It's a nice option, but not anything necessary for me.

 

[Macalway]

Although wires are wonderful things (and fun), Charger makers must make a living, no?

 

[Blueline29]

It'd be nice to have if it were fast but if it's not, I don't really have too much use for it. It's not a deal-breaker for me if the new phone doesn't have it.

 

[BeeGood]

If I have to buy some accessory with which to do it, I don't particularly care about it. Pretty easy to plug a lightening cable in it, and I can still continue to use it while its charging.

 

[joeblow7777]

It's a nice feature to offer, but I personally don't anticipate using it unless they give away free charging pads. Plugging in a cable isn't such a terrible inconvenience, and it allows me to use my phone and charge at the same time.

 

[Damstr]

Definitely want it. Paired with my BeatsX I would be 100% wireless.

 

[Ilikechainrestaurants]

I'm paying 1000+ bucks for this phone, so some new stuff to try is appreciated in my opinion.