According to Bloomberg, Apple is now trying to overcome these issues, and the wireless charging technology is still being assessed for implementation. A new report has emerged that claims that Cupertino is developing a new wireless charging technology that will not need the direct contact of the device with the charging mat. Several companies including Samsung, Sony and Google offer smartphones with wireless charging capabilities. Apple is according to Bloomberg working on making wireless charging over a distance as efficient as possible.
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While Apple historically never speaks about its future products a number of analysts have suggested that this year Apple would finally ditch the headphone jack in favour of wireless headphones. Currently, Apple relies on iPhones and iPads to generate over three quarter of its global revenue. The company has deployed a similar technology, known as induction, for charging Apple Watch. Bloomberg says the 2017 iPhone and iPad will be able to charge even away from a charging mat, Alphr reports. There is no sort of confirmation made by Apple regarding the development of the new wireless charging technology. Mobee’s Magic Charger is a flawless example: it replaces the batteries in your Magic Mouse with an inductive coupler battery pack that charges when you set it on a USB-powered base plate. This used a method called near-field magnetic resonance, allowing the device to be charged at a distance of up to about 39 inches. And now, there are a few obstacles which Apple has to jump through before the technology can be deemed ready for prime time use. This technique helps transmitted signals to pass through metal barriers without any interference. And companies such as McDonald’s are experimenting with providing wireless charging stations for customers.
