Why can't we have Solar Powered batteries in iOS Devices?

[lancerussi]

because then apple cant make money replacing your battery

yeah, i agree with you. but on the other hand we the Apple users will be the beneficiary for this,

 

[yeah]

Solar panels are quite expensive and plus, where would they go on the iPad?

 

[kokhean]

Solar panels are quite expensive and plus, where would they go on the iPad?

It may not be practical to fully charge it by laying it in the sun, but it's nice to know that if the iPad is in the sun for a short period of time, it doesn't drain the battery due to heat, as the light temporarily charges it.