So, perhaps we'll see HTC introduce a separate cover to make inductive charging possible.
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While the stock rear cover doesn't support inductive charging, the phone contains the necessary contact points.
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The dual-component system utilizing inductive charging offers EV drivers a convenient, universal and reliable way to charge their vehicles.
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Naturally, cloud services is shaping up to be a huge deal, and it'll definitely support inductive charging via the Touchstone v2.
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An array of compelling accessories also will be available for Palm Pre, including the first inductive charging solution for phones (sold separately).
In a nutshell, inductive charging involves a surface that acts as the transmitter, with coils built-in underneath to transfer energy to a willing receiver.
Still, the idea of the dock can live on with additions like Qi inductive charging, as we've seen from the likes of JBL and TDK already.
Inductive charging plates have been around for some time, and have been selling points on a number of handsets, notably the Palm Pre and its Touchstone charger.
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One of the hottest Kickstarter projects of the year for busy women who want to charge their phones on the go, Everpurse boasts an inductive charging mat inside the purse.
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While the company has considered an inductive charging mouse pad, they opted against it so that people can mouse on the surface of their choice and to keep the whole package portable and inconspicuous.
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Thicker than its CES-announced counterpart (by only 1.5mm, if the Fulton reps are to be believed), this Revolution features a Qi wireless charging-compatible back, which happens to go very nicely with a Verizon-branded inductive charging station.
The Mobee Magic Charger does away with that nonsense with its inductive charging mini-USB base station and battery pack that slots into Apple's mouse -- no special sleeve or bulky appendage required unlike many after-market inductive charging solutions.
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Just back from a motor show in Yokohama, he says the Japanese are at least a year ahead of us - even experimenting with "inductive charging" where cars can be refuelled without a cable connection but by parking over a special plate.
Samsung prefers to make the back cover removable, meaning you have easy access to the 2, 600mAh battery (which doubles as the NFC antenna), along with the microSDXC and micro-SIM slots -- as well as contacts for inductive charging -- just above it.
The three handsets on Verizon's LTE lineup now offer dedicated back covers to lead the charge (pun intended) to general consumer acceptance, and dozens of other companies are working to integrate inductive charging surfaces into everyday items like furniture, desktops, or the middle of your car.
That was the scene at one of Intel's Computex press events today, where the company demoed an interesting use of inductive resonant charging using a concept all-in-one PC and wireless keyboard.
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