Apple may be working similarly with Sony and Samsung by implementing wireless charging in its next line-up of mobile phones.
This is according to informants discussing with Bloomberg, who affirmed that the iPhone innovator is working on "cutting edge" wireless technology.
The informants say that the upcoming iPads and iPhones can be placed further away from charging mats once the wireless charging is implemented, which is unusual for typical handsets.
Right now, Apple is innovating to overpower technical obstacles including loss of power in a distance.
An unnamed informant says that the technology may not be accessible this year, but hopefully one can view it in iPhones released in 2017.
In 2010, Apple submitted a patent for an idea to utilize the iMac as a wireless charging hub for its smaller handsets. Businesses such as MacDonald's have attempted to furnish wireless charging stations for its consumers.
There has been a great number of tech companies already building wireless charging into their handsets. Samsung Galaxy S6 released in 2015 have included this feature to juice up by putting the handset in a compatible charging mat.
If Apple will utilize wireless charging, it will unlikely take away the usual power cord as this is still needed for connecting to a PC or MacBook.
It's also widely rumoured that the next iPhone version will take away the headphone jack and utilize Bluetooth connections for wireless headphones.
As per Chinese site Anzhuo, the supply chain sources will affirm the elimination of the 3.5mm port on iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7.
This diverting technology will imply that customers may have a need for new, wireless equivalent for Apple's EarPod headphones.
This can alter those Apple customers irritated when the company initiated its proprietary lightning port as it required a special Apple hardware to utilize.
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