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Will we ever get inductive charging?
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I would prefer quick charge inductive wireless charging is slow and creates excessive amounts of heat.
inductive charging is very inefficient. Apple doesn't do inefficient.
I'd prefer regular wire but fast charging one.
Inductive ones, they seem to generate a lot of heat, like in my apple watch, and my in braun electric toothbrush.
Inductive ones, they seem to generate a lot of heat, like in my apple watch, and my in braun electric toothbrush.
Well, it's one step closer to a waterproof phone.
I wouldn't bet on inductive charging. Fast-charging for the iPhone 7, yes.
It's more of a gimmick feature imo.
Plug it in or leave it on a plugged charging pad doesn't make a difference to me.
The additional heat generated and added size to the phone would be a drawback.
Plug it in or leave it on a plugged charging pad doesn't make a difference to me.
The additional heat generated and added size to the phone would be a drawback.
I have a qi charger and it's ok. Slow but an overnight charge is fine. Honestly tho I prefer plugging the connector in.
Had wireless charging for the first time on my LG G2 and loved it. Then when I got my Iphone 6 I got an AirCharge case and used it again. Dumped the Iphone 6 and got a Nexus 6 with wireless charging. Sold the Nexus and ordered a 6S Plus. I also ordered a thin Qi charging ribbon that I think I can put under the leather case on my 6S Plus. For me, and overnight charging, I really like wireless.
Yes it fits under the leather Apple case as that's what I have and was using it with.
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Yes. Requires a design and style re-think in addition to figuring out how to pack more technology into such an already crammed, very thin design.
Do Apple purchasers really want a plastic back?
I've got wireless charging on my Samsung S5, and I enjoy the convenience. Drop it on the pad and go. It means no fumbling with the charging cover (which keeps the phone water-resistant). It's a somewhat bigger deal on the Android phones, since micro-USB isn't reversible, unlike the Lightning cables.
I think I can get similar satisfaction from the docking stations, though...
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I think I can get similar satisfaction from the docking stations, though...
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I still don't see how this is useful.
It makes perfect sense for smaller appliances (like smartwatches) and I think would be amazing for things like laptops, but tablets and phones? Why? You can't use the device while it's charging easily. I can take a private phone call when plugged in, but I can't when "wireless charging".
Not to mention, it's not "wireless charging", because I still see a wire. There's patents for TRUE wireless charging, including an upcoming case that charges your phones with ions from the air, so when that becomes a thing I'll be impressed, but I not once ever used wireless charging on any of my phones because I just didn't find how it could be useful.
It makes perfect sense for smaller appliances (like smartwatches) and I think would be amazing for things like laptops, but tablets and phones? Why? You can't use the device while it's charging easily. I can take a private phone call when plugged in, but I can't when "wireless charging".
Not to mention, it's not "wireless charging", because I still see a wire. There's patents for TRUE wireless charging, including an upcoming case that charges your phones with ions from the air, so when that becomes a thing I'll be impressed, but I not once ever used wireless charging on any of my phones because I just didn't find how it could be useful.
