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The Next iPhone Will Have Wireless Charging, Says Apple Supplier (9to5mac.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the cat-is-out-of-the-bag dept.

Robert Hwang, CEO of a large iPhone manufacturing company in India, has let slip that the upcoming iPhone will have wireless charging. Hwang told reporters after the company's shareholder's meeting: "Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit." 9to5Mac reports: Just this week, new glass panels purporting to be from the upcoming iPhones have given us another glimpse into the devices' designs. Showing off an iPhone 7s, 7s Plus, and iPhone 8, the images indicated that the glass back panels would open the door for wireless charging across all the devices. According to Hwang, Wistron's India facility is currently making "a small number" of handsets for Apple. He states the growth in manufacturing will hinge on relations between Apple and the Indian government.

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  1. fantastic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    wireless charging! Welcome to 2013! your improving apple, only a few years behind everyone else now.

    1. Re:fantastic by OhSoLaMeow · · Score: 4, Funny

      And they'll charge the phone using a 3.5mm jack!

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  2. Hwang, Bob Hwang. by rmdingler · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Next iPhone Will Have Wireless Charging, Says Apple Supplier

    Everyone here is dancing about like five-year-olds on Christmas morning.

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