{"id":107,"date":"2018-05-14T00:59:36","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T00:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/2018\/14\/how-does-wireless-charging-work-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-airpower-iphonelife-com.html"},"modified":"2018-05-14T00:59:36","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T00:59:36","slug":"how-does-wireless-charging-work-everything-you-need-to-know-about-apples-airpower-iphonelife-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/?p=107","title":{"rendered":"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>By <span rel=\"sioc:has_creator\"><span xml:lang=\"\" about=\"\/users\/conner-carey\" typeof=\"sioc:UserAccount\" property=\"foaf:name\" datatype=\"\">Conner Carey<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span>updated on 09\/19\/2017<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div property=\"content:encoded\">\n<p><picture data-picture-mapping=\"promo_image_in_content\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/promo_in_content_breakpoints_theme_newmango_wide_1x\/public\/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-12%20at%201.44.57%20PM%20%281%29.png?itok=BW9xfWtY 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 704px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/promo_in_content_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_1x\/public\/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-12%20at%201.44.57%20PM%20%281%29.png?itok=xeOfJMqT 1x, https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/promo_in_content_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_2x\/public\/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-12%20at%201.44.57%20PM%20%281%29.png?itok=dGQtFXkc 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" data-picture-mapping=\"promo_image_in_content\" src=\"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180515_5afa313dd8bc3.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all anticipated wireless charging on the iPhone for many years. And to our surprise, Apple is using the standard Qi wireless charging system, which means any current wireless charging stations you own will work with the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Next year, Apple will release its own wireless charging station for the iPhone, called the AirPower.\u00a0But there are a lot of questions to answer. First of all, how does wireless charging work? Most importantly, which devices will be able to charge on the AirPower? And lastly, when does Apple\u2019s wireless charging pad come out and how much is it going to cost. We\u2019ve got all of the latest details below.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related:\u00a0Apple\u2019s New Product Lineup\u2014and Why It Matters<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\">\n<h2>Master your iPhone in one minute a day:<\/h2>\n<p>Sign up to iPhone Life&#8217;s Tip of the Day Newsletter and we&#8217;ll send you a tip each day to save time and get the most out of your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<div> <input onclick=\"\" style=\"\" type=\"button\" value=\"Sign Up\"> <\/p>\n<div data-max-rows=\"1\" data-size=\"medium\" data-button-type=\"login_with\" data-show-faces=\"false\" data-auto-logout-link=\"false\" data-scope=\"email\" data-use-continue-as=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">    .dailytip-offer h2 {     margin-bottom:0;     padding-bottom:0;   }   .dailytip-offer .signup {     border-style:solid;     border-width:1px;     background-color:#fff;     text-transform:uppercase;     padding:10px;     border-radius:9px;     margin-bottom:15px;   }    .dailytip-offer .signup:hover {     color:#fff;     background-color:#333;   }  .fb_iframe_widget { margin-left:10px; top:0px !important; display:inline-block !important; }   <\/style>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly enough, there are some drawbacks to wireless charging, which may be why Apple waited so long to implement the technology. While it\u2019s improved in the past couple years, wireless charging is generally slower than wired charging and you can\u2019t exactly pick up and use your device while your iPhone is charging on the\u00a0pad. However, it does seem like the new iPhones will have the both the option to charge wirelessly or via the lightning jack. But how does this whole wireless charging thing work?<\/p>\n<p><picture data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_wide_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-12%20at%201.45.13%20PM.png?itok=_DG0rIB2 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 704px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-12%20at%201.45.13%20PM.png?itok=DcmGddT5 1x, https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_2x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/Screen%20Shot%202017-09-12%20at%201.45.13%20PM.png?itok=YTn-n5aq 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\" src=\"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180515_5afa313e8f60e.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Does Wireless Charging Work? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk science. Wireless charging works by creating an electromagnetic field. Both the phone and charging pad contain induction coils. Those coils plus a bit of electromagnetic induction equals electricity that can transmit energy from one device to the other. This energy, in the electromagnetic field that\u2019s been created, is turned into an electrical current that charges your device. Proximity (your device laying directly on the wireless charging pad) is still currently necessary for wireless charging, though it\u2019s rumored that Apple is working on distance wireless charging for a future device.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it\u2019s important that Apple added this capability to the iPhone. Whether users love it or not, this move will help make wireless charging better. As more people use a technology, there\u2019s more reason for companies to make technological advancements in regard to that tech. Qi wireless charging is no different. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Devices Will Work with Apple\u2019s AirPower Charging Pad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Older models of iPhone will <em>not<\/em> work with the new wireless charging pad; they simply don\u2019t have the internal components necessary to make it happen. Apple Watches, on the other hand, have always used wireless charging; therefore, all models of Apple Watch old and new will be compatible with Apple\u2019s AirPower charging pad. So, what\u2019s going to be compatible with Apple\u2019s AirPower?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>iPhone 8 &amp; iPhone 8 Plus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>iPhone X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>All Apple Watch Models (including the Apple Watch Series 3, 2, original Apple Watch, Apple Watch Hermes, and Apple Watch Nike)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The currently unreleased wireless charging pod for AirPods. At its fall event, Apple mentioned a new charging pod for AirPods that\u2019s Qi wireless will be available next year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Any other devices that wirelessly charge via the Qi wireless standard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><picture data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_wide_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/iphonex_charging_dock_pods.jpg?itok=uYEf1ica 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 704px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/iphonex_charging_dock_pods.jpg?itok=iNgMXWSO 1x, https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_2x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/iphonex_charging_dock_pods.jpg?itok=7oMUYlct 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\" src=\"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180515_5afa313f1ccb4.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Much Will Apple\u2019s Wireless Charging Pad Cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So far, we only have rumors. Most charging pads of a similar nature go for about $60, but Apple is always one to raise that price ceiling, so my guess would be about $80 for the Apple AirPower charging pad. Although, it\u2019s designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously, so Apple may add a couple extra twenties for that. Place your price wager in the comments below.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Will AirPower Be Released? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most specific answer we have, direct from Apple, is, \u201cnext year.\u201d 2018, people. Which is an odd move since everyone upgrading to a new iPhone will likely want to buy a wireless charger they can use immediately. Somehow, I doubt Apple is worried.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can\u2019t Wait? Alternative Wireless Charging Pads for iPhone<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Both Belkin and Mophie released wireless charging stations for the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Although, you can use any existing Qi wireless charging station\u00a0for the iPhone; because for once in the history of Apple (slight exaggeration), it\u2019s using the industry standard. The first two charging stations below are sixty dollars, made by well-know reputable brands, and coming soon; however, I\u2019ve also included a Qi charging pad that\u2019s available now for only $12.99 with solid reviews on Amazon. These are some good options and you have many more, which we\u2019ll feature in another article soon. Let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n<h3>Belkin BOOST\u2191UP\u00a0Wireless Charging Pad ($59.99)<\/h3>\n<p><picture data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_wide_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/51H9M7TMxYL._SL1000_.jpg?itok=Y0kpJFt- 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 704px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/51H9M7TMxYL._SL1000_.jpg?itok=XLAXsesJ 1x, https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_2x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/51H9M7TMxYL._SL1000_.jpg?itok=k3b0H9CU 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\" src=\"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180515_5afa313f8cbec.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>Mophie Wireless Charging Base ($59.95)<\/h3>\n<p><picture data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_wide_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/1-tile-wrls-base-leading-charge.jpg?itok=uI6B3nQB 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 704px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/1-tile-wrls-base-leading-charge.jpg?itok=3PhwHnIF 1x, https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_2x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/1-tile-wrls-base-leading-charge.jpg?itok=Trrn2VnL 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\" src=\"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180515_5afa3140054b4.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>Choetech Qi Wireless Charging Pad ($12.99)<\/h3>\n<p><picture data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_wide_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/51yhCeqI59L._SL1200_.jpg?itok=7yT1_8mx 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 704px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_1x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/51yhCeqI59L._SL1200_.jpg?itok=k5Y7L_a6 1x, https:\/\/cdn.iphonelife.com\/sites\/iphonelife.com\/files\/styles\/full_width_breakpoints_theme_newmango_mobile_2x\/public\/styles\/top_image\/public\/51yhCeqI59L._SL1200_.jpg?itok=TIvHljbn 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\"><\/source><img decoding=\"async\" data-picture-mapping=\"full_width\" src=\"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20180515_5afa314072d27.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"How Does Wireless Charging Work? Everything You Need to Know About Apple\u2019s AirPower | iPhoneLife.com\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p> \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><em>Master your iPhone in one minute a day: Sign up here to get our FREE Tip of the Day delivered right to your inbox.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Conner Carey    updated on 09\/19\/2017 We\u2019ve all anticipated wireless charging on the iPhone for many years. And to our surprise, Apple is using the standard Qi wireless charging system, which means any current wireless charging stations you own will work with the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Next year, Apple will release its own wireless charging station for the iPhone, called the AirPower.\u00a0But there are a lot of questions to answer. First of all, how does wireless charging work? Most importantly, which devices will be able to charge on the AirPower? And lastly, when does Apple\u2019s wireless charging pad come out and how much is it going to cost. 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