After years of wondering when they were finally going to do it, Apple finally got into wireless charging with the iPhone X and iPhone 8. But, they stayed on the sidelines for so long for a good reason — as convenient as wireless charging is, it’s way, way slower than just plugging the phone in. Fortunately, […]
Are you tired of untangling messy cables every time you need to charge your phone? Why not eliminate the wires altogether? The Mophie Charge Force case makes it possible to charge your phone simply by setting it down on a charging pad. At first glance, the Mophie Charge Force case looks like an average phone […]
OtterBox is best known for building sturdy cases to protect your phone, but recently they introduced a modular case that can adapts to your individual needs, too. The OtterBox uniVERSE case has been designed to work with a variety of smartphone accessories like camera gadgets, wallets, and wireless charging adapters made by other companies. Convenient! […]
Wireless charging in phones is super convenient, but it has never been convenient for iPhone users – at least until now. Mophie has come out with a new case system which adds wireless charging to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, albeit in a fashionable and non bulky way. Mophie already has battery cases for […]
After introducing their wireless charging Juice Pack cases with the Samsung Galaxy S7 last year, Mophie is getting into a rhythm. This week, they released wireless charging Juice Pack cases for both the Galaxy S8 and S8+, both of which will work with their Charge Force charging pads and mounts. Actually, it should work with […]
We first heard about the OtterBox uniVERSE modular case system when the iPhone 7 came out. We liked the promise — a single smartphone case that could work with the many smartphone accessories out there, like Olloclip’s camera lenses or SanDisk’s external storage. Since uniVERSE was introduced, OtterBox has managed to get even more partners on […]
Wireless charging on a whole has been somewhat of a disappointing feature since it broke out on the smartphone market a few years ago. When you hear the term wireless charging, people picture walking into a room and automatically having their phone start charging. Instead, today it involves a complicated eco-system with a dedicated wireless charging pad. […]
iPhone rumors are never out of season! The latest one suggests that we could see wireless charging on at least one of this year’s iPhones. 9to5Mac has noticed that Apple has quietly joined the Wireless Power Consortium, a group that promotes the Qi wireless charging standard. It’s bare bones as rumors go, but one figures Apple […]
For whatever reason, wireless charging in smartphones hasn’t taken off like we thought it would a few years ago. So, what’s the holdup? It could be because various standards — Qi and PMA in particular — are still battling it out for dominance, with Qi having more success getting into smartphones and homes, but PMA having more […]
There is a secret all us iPhone die-hards rarely admit aloud. We are totally jealous of other brands’ wireless charging capabilities. We love our iPhones, but we are still slumming it with archaic charging chords that aren’t long enough. Worse still, the battery life leaves much to be desired. Well, if by the middle of the […]
In March, Mophie launched their first ever wireless charging cases for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. This week, they’re finally following up with iPhone 6S and 6S Plus versions, along with two wireless charging mounts for the desk and car. Like the Galaxy cases, the iPhone cases will work with most wireless charging […]
Now that the Galaxy S7 series is official, the floodgates should open for brand-name cases. Among the first is Mophie, which is introducing their first major product since Zagg acquired them for $100 million. Their juice pack line of cases is being updated for the release of the new Samsung phones with a new feature […]
When we saw that Knomo would be at CES 2016 with new bags, we knew they wouldn’t disappoint. With a history of tech-friendly, fashion-forward handbags and backpacks, Knomo knows how to make the tech lifestyle more convenient and stylish, and that doesn’t change with the Drop & Go, a new pocket that will soon be […]
Remember all that great IKEA furniture with the built-in wireless charging pads from a few months ago? Well, grab a golf pencil and your appetite for Swedish meatballs, because they’re finally available. IKEA has gone with the Qi standard for wireless charging, which is built into many flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S6 and […]
PowerKiss is the name behind a series of wireless charging stations popping up in airports, cafes, and other public places, almost exclusively in Europe (for now). It originated in Finland, and, pursuant to Beyoncé’s words of wisdom, strongly suggests that those who like their smartphones put a ring on them.
PowerMat was one of the first wireless charging pads to hit the market, and we finally got our hands on one! Alas, we can eliminate all of our cords, get rid of the clutter, and free up some slots on our power strip. The PowerMat Home and Office Mat with Powercube has positions to charge […]
