Given that the Galaxy S10 event is only two weeks away now, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more and more leaked images of the phone. Most of the photos are getting a bit repetitive, but something in WinFuture’s latest post caught our eye: the Galaxy Buds wirelessly charging from a Galaxy S10+. About a […]
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This wireless car charger supports fast charge, and it’s just $29.99
If you’re on the road for any significant period of time, a wireless car charger is pretty useful. No one owns a sat nav anymore, so you need to be able to see your phone for directions, all the while keeping it well-juiced. If you haven’t picked one up yet, the wireless car charger from […]
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Samsung Galaxy S10’s Wireless Charger Spotted At The FCC
Wireless charging has become almost like a default feature that we expect all smartphones to have these days, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 could also come with the feature. In fact according to a recent sighting at the FCC, the Galaxy S10 […]
Read MorePortless phones: Dumb gimmick or inevitable future?
Meizu Meizu and Vivo, both of which recently announced phones with no ports, are seeking the answer to an age-old question: do people prefer function or form? The answer, as always, is “it depends,” but in this case Meizu and Vivo are asking consumers to vote with their wallets. Should they? In September 2016, Apple […]
Read MoreMeizu announces a phone with no ports or buttons because we deserve this
Meizu announces the Meizu zero, the world’s first holeless phone. Pushing the boundaries of future flagship smartphones. Zhuhai, 23rd January 2019 — Meizu Technology Co., Ltd (Meizu) has officially introduced the Meizu zero, the world’s first holeless mobile phone. Building on the foundation of Meizu’s core R&D efforts over the last 15 years, zero harmonizes […]
Read MoreForget wireless charging pads — this tech turns your room into a charging zone
Ossia/Wall Street Journal Ossia has teamed up with Spigen to reveal a smartphone case with true wireless charging capabilities. The technology allows you to simply stand within range of a transmitter to charge your phone. Ossia says it plans to release cases with the technology by 2020 at the latest. We’ve covered Ossia‘s true wireless […]
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Energous’ WattUp can charge hearing aids and other devices from 15 feet away
San Jose, California company Energous — the brainchild of George Holmes, an MIT graduate and former sales executive at Lucent — has made considerable progress toward its goal of ubiquitous power-at-a-distance charging in five years. It’s amassed more than 170 patents, partnered with Dialog Semiconductor to manufacture and sell its […]
Read MoreZiistle is a more convenient wireless charger — save 30% today
[embedded content] Afternoon, deal fans. We hope by now that you’ve Christmas shopping is out of the way, and you can go back to fully focussing on you. If so, Ziistle is a Kickstarter success which might just make your life that little bit easier. Flat wireless chargers don’t make sense. The whole idea is […]
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Job Listings Reveal That Apple’s AirPower Is Still Alive
Apple’s AirPower wireless charging mat was announced in 2017 and was supposed to launch this year, but clearly that was not the case. There were some reports suggesting that the AirPower project was “doomed”, but as spotted by MacRumors, Apple has job listings in which the AirPower is still mentioned, […]
Read MoreDeal: Get the Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charger Stand for $30 ($40 off)
If you picked up a new smartphone during the ongoing holiday promotions, congratulations! If your phone supports wireless charging, you might want to look at Amazon’s $40 discount on Samsung’s Wireless Charger Stand. The limited-time discount brings the price down to just $29.99. The Wireless Charger Stand includes the stand itself, a USB Type-C cable, […]
Read MoreDeal: Get the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo for just $50 ($70 off)
If you want something that can charge your Samsung smartphone and smartwatch at the same time, you are in luck — Amazon knocked down the price of Samsung’s Wireless Charger Duo from $119.99 to just $49.99 today. The Wireless Charger Duo features a stand that lets you prop up and charge your smartphone either in portrait […]
Read MoreSamsung Wireless Charger Duo now $50 ($70 off) today only on Amazon
When the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo first arrived alongside the Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy Watch, the Android Police team noted that it was far from aesthetically pleasing, and way more expensive than expected. Well, it’s still ugly, but it’s a whole lot cheaper on Amazon now if you can catch this one day sale. The […]
Read MoreDeal: Samsung’s Wireless Charger Pad Slim is on sale for $15
If you are looking for a cheap way to enter the world of wireless charging, today’s Samsung deal knocks $20 off its Wireless Charger Pad Slim. That brings the price of Samsung’s cheapest wireless charging pad down to just $15. There is no fine print with this deal, but there are still a few things […]
Read MoreJust how good is reverse wireless charging on the Mate 20 Pro?
Wireless charging lingered as a background feature for years, but it got a shot in the arm in 2018. Not only do LG and Samsung phones continue to support wireless charging, but Google now includes it inside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Huawei even took the technology one step further, introducing reverse wireless charging with […]
Read MoreNovember Pixel 3 and 3 XL update correctly identifies slow wireless charging
We were a bit perplexed a few weeks ago when Google announced its $79 wireless charger. After all, there are other 10W wireless chargers out there for much lower prices. Then, we found out only Google’s official Pixel Stand can charge the Pixel 3 and 3 XL at full speed. Oddly, other wireless chargers still […]
Read More[Update: Third-party support coming] Google limits Pixel 3 wireless charging rate to standard 5W for third-party charging pads
We already knew that Google’s Assistant UI would only work on the Pixel Stand. This decision by Google, while annoying, is understandable. Less understandable is the recent discovery that the Pixel 3 and 3 XL will only wirelessly charge at 10W on the Pixel Stand, with all third-party wireless chargers limited to the much slower […]
Read MoreUsing a third-party wireless charger for the Pixel 3? Be ready for very slow charging
Even though the Pixel Stand charges the Pixel 3 at 10W, third-party wireless chargers are capped at 5W. Google confirmed that this was due to a “secure handshake” between the Pixel Stand and Pixel 3. Weirdly, the Pixel 3 displays “Charging rapidly” when charging at 5W. Even though we thought the Pixel Stand for the […]
Read MoreGoogle limits Pixel 3 wireless charging rate to standard 5W for third-party chargers
We already knew that Google’s Assistant UI would only work on the Pixel Stand. This decision by Google, while annoying, is understandable. Less understandable is the recent discovery that the Pixel 3 and 3 XL will only wirelessly charge at 10W on the Pixel Stand, with all third-party wireless chargers limited to the much slower […]
Read MorePixel Stand review: A cool but tragically overpriced wireless charger
Article Contents You could be forgiven for thinking Google was new to wireless charging if you haven’t been obsessively following its products for years. The Nexus 4, 5, and 6 all had wireless charging capabilities, and Google even released its own wireless charging pad in 2013. After ignoring wireless charging for several years, the feature […]
Read MorePixel Stand impressions: Google’s renewed interest in wireless charging delivers a clever surprise
It’s been a minute since Google offered support for wireless charging on any of its smartphones, last making the feature available on the Nexus 6. And while it remained on the sidelines for the first and second-gen Pixels, with today’s launch of the Pixel 3 it’s finally back — and dare I say, thanks to the […]
Read MorePixel Stand charges your phone and more for $79
Along with the new hardware announcements at Google’s event in New York City, the company also revealed a new accessory for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Appropriated named the Pixel Stand, it’s a wireless charging stand that, in typical Google fashion, does more than just recharge your phone. Coming in at $79, the […]
Read MoreBest phones with wireless charging capabilities in 2018
Wireless charging is one of the more futuristic things our phones can do. Drop your phone on a pad and watch everything light up. It’s just cool. It can take longer and make using the phone more difficult when it’s charging, but it’s still really neat. Adoption has been slow for a number of reasons, […]
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