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coldwaves

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May 30, 2011
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I want to get a wireless charge stand for iPhone 8. The main use is to do FaceTime while charging the phone.

I like the Anker PowerWave stand (https://www.anker.com/products/vari...ging-stand-with-internal-cooling-fan/B2522122). But one potential issue I notice is that there is no cut out where the phone sits vertically on the stand. Would that block the speaker and microphone for video call?

The only one stand I have seen with the cut out is the the Logitech Powered (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/powered-iphone-wireless-charging). But I don't like the cable. I want one that just uses a USB cable. Any suggestions on a good wireless charge stand that can be used for video call would be greatly appreciated.
 

mritech

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Jul 29, 2015
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It’s on amazon buy it and see. But also you’re not gonna benefit from the 7.5 fast charging Apple charges only at 5W only I know the Samsung’s charge at 7.5 and 10W. I just bought the anker one just like that for 25 bucks it comes with a usb cable but no AC adapter which was no problem cause I have a outlet with USB ports in it.

If you find the 20 model click the get newer model link and it will take you to the one I have. I’m using it for a week so far and I’m loving it
 

coldwaves

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May 30, 2011
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It’s on amazon buy it and see. But also you’re not gonna benefit from the 7.5 fast charging Apple charges only at 5W only I know the Samsung’s charge at 7.5 and 10W. I just bought the anker one just like that for 25 bucks it comes with a usb cable but no AC adapter which was no problem cause I have a outlet with USB ports in it.

If you find the 20 model click the get newer model link and it will take you to the one I have. I’m using it for a week so far and I’m loving it

Thanks for the input! One particular question: if you put the phone vertically one the charger, can you still FaceTime? Are the speaker grills blocked?
 

mritech

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Jul 29, 2015
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Never tried it. But if you use 2 small spacers (like pencil eraser size, cut a drinking straw that would be good cause it’s a tube) on the end to give it too you can build it up and it should still charge cause those have 2 charging coils.

Worst case scenario you can put the phone sideways it will still charge
 
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