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Apple patent describes potential two-way wireless Qi charging without the need for a Lightning connection

The wireless iPhone charger you’ve always wanted could be in the works. Per a recent patent that was filed in May 2019, Apple is working on a two-coil wireless charging technology for an iPhone battery case that could charge without using the Lightning connector. CurrentĀ Smart Battery CaseĀ models can charge themselves wirelessly, but use a built-in […]

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iPhone 11 handsets said to include two-way charging hardware, although feature may be disabled in near-term following launch

Apple’s iPhone, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max handsets look as if they may include the required hardware for a two-way charging feature that was rumored for the devices, but Apple has apparently disabled the feature in the near term. This rumor stems from a tweet by reliable leaker and source Sonny Dickson, […]