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Qi Wireless Charging Version 1.2 Will Leave Space Between Your Phone and Charging Pad

Tim August 1, 2014 120

While wireless charging is somewhat useful, it doesn't actually make charging a device any easier, considering you can't remove the device from the charging pad without ending the charge. At least when your phone is hooked up to the wall charger you can use it...

FYI: AT&T’s LG G3 Doesn’t Support Qi Charging, They Went With the Charging Standard No One Uses

Kellen July 18, 2014 128

If you plan on picking up the LG G3 from any of the carriers in the US, you likely already know that the US carriers are forcing you to buy optional accessories in order to enable wireless charging. The G3 in the UK and other countries includes wireless...

Moto 360 Charger Hits FCC, Confirms Qi Wireless Charging

Kellen June 23, 2014 66

A recent accessory filing at the FCC is giving us details on Motorola's Moto 360 smartwatch that weren't previously made public. According to a listing for a wireless charger that showed up days ago, it certainly would appear to confirm that Motorola will use...

Starbucks Begins Nationwide Rollout of Wireless Chargers in Coffee Shops

Kyle June 12, 2014 62

We have to agree with Chief Digital Officer of Starbucks Adam Brotman on this one - hunting around for an outlet for your phone charger at the café can be a bit of a chore. That's why the coffee shop giant will begin to use Duracell chargers as "Powermat Spots...

New Broadcom Chip is Compatible With Every Wireless Charging Standard

Kyle May 28, 2014 14

To say wireless charging is confusing to the average consumer is a massive understatement. A myriad of competing standards - Qi and tech from the Power Matters Alliance, for example - make picking out power docks compatible with your smartphone generally...

Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover With Wireless Charging Now Available for $55

Kellen January 21, 2014 10

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is joining in the S-View Flip Cover with wireless charging party this week, only a month or so after the Galaxy Note 3 received the Qi-compatible accessory. This is your standard S-View Flip Cover, but Samsung went ahead and turned the...

[Deal] Get 50% Off the Samsung Qi Wireless Charging Pad With This Coupon, Perfect for Your New Nexus 7

Kellen July 30, 2013 79

Samsung finally released their Qi wireless charging back for the Galaxy S4 back in June, which we took a brief look at. Wireless charging has always been a nice add-on to phones, assuming you are willing to pay the price for the setup that typically includes a...

Verizon Stores Have Samsung Galaxy S4 Wireless Charging Covers in Stock

Kellen June 16, 2013 22

Just over a week ago, Samsung announced that they had made their own wireless charging cover and charging pad for the Galaxy S4 available through their online accessory shop. It has since sold out a couple of times, even with the bundle running $90. If you...