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Apple Joins Wireless Power Consortium, Lending Credence to iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Rumors

Apple Joins Wireless Power Consortium, Lending Credence to iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Rumors

Apple has officially joined the governing body that controls the Qi Wireless charging standard. The Cupertino firm’s move indicates there might be some substance to rumors that the upcoming iPhone 8 may boast wireless charging.

AppleInsider:

Apple was added to the official Wireless Power Consortium website on Sunday, where the iPhone maker is listed as a member of the organization. The news comes as rumors of wireless charging in this year’s so-called “iPhone 8” continue to heat up.

It has been suggested that Apple would offer truly wireless charging, in place of the wireless feature offered by Qi-enabled devices, which require laying a device on a charging mat or puck. It was believed the iPhone maker was working with Energous to create an over-the-air charging solution for the new iPhone, but Sunday’s announcement throws a bit of cold water on that idea, indicating Apple may have to go with a Qi-approved solution this go-round.

In addition to wireless charging, Apple’s new flagship 10th anniversary iPhone 8 is expected to feature an OLED screen, a Touch ID-based Home button integrated into the screen, and no bezels on the front of the device. A faster processor and perhaps larger storage options are also expected.

As expected, the new device is expected to offer a larger battery than the current iPhone lineup. However, the exact capacity of the power cell isn’t known at this point in time.

Apple is expected to break the $1,000 price barrier with the flagship iPhone 8 while maintaining the usual pricing range with two lower-priced models, which will be closer to the current iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models in appearance, but with improved internal specs, and possibly wireless charging.