14 DAY TRIAL // If you’re a long-time iPhone user, you’re probably OK with the charging system that Apple is offering on its flagship product, but if you come from a Samsung, you certainly miss the wireless and fast charging systems that come in super handy on a daily basis.
And while at first glance it might seem like Apple is lagging behind rivals here, Cupertino actually has a plan of offering wireless charging on the next iPhone, but not in a way you’re already used to.
In the last few months, we’ve seen several hints that Apple might be working on a wireless charging system that would allow the iPhone to charge without a charging plate, as is the case with the existing implementations, but using transmitters that can be plugged in anywhere in a room.
The main idea here is that you could be able to charge the iPhone whenever the device is in close range to the transmitter, and it appears that this is exactly what Apple is aiming for right now.
Investments for possible partnership
According to a report from BGR, Energous, which is the company that Apple has been rumored to be working with on wireless charging systems, has received a $10 million investment from Dialog Semiconductor, another firm that’s currently working closely with Apple. Cupertino is the number one customer of Dialog, whose main activity is the production of power management solutions for a wide variety of consumer electronics, including phones.
Energous previously revealed that it was working with what it called a “tier 1” smartphone manufacturer, projecting increased revenues in the coming quarters. Apple is believed to be this manufacturer, although no confirmation has been provided so far. All signs, however, seem to be pointing that Apple and Energous are working on something very innovative for next year.
If this is indeed happening, the new iPhone could launch with wireless charging systems built by Energous and allowing the device to charge from distances of 15 feet (4 meters) from a transmitter plugged into a wall socket across the room.
This is possible with a small chip placed on the iPhone’s motherboard which would enable wireless charging. Without a doubt, Apple’s new system will be locked, so although it would be virtually possible to charge other electronics using this system, Cupertino will restrict the feature to iPhones exclusively.