iPhone 11 Lineup Said To Include Two-Way Charging Hardware, But Software Disabled (macrumors.com) 16
According to leaker and former Apple blogger Sonny Dickson, the iPhone 11 lineup includes the necessary hardware for a two-way charging feature that was widely rumored for the devices, but Apple has disabled the feature on the software end. MacRumors reports: For months ahead of their unveiling, the latest iPhones were rumored to feature a Qi-based device-to-device charging feature, allowing for an Apple Watch, AirPods, and other accessories to charge on the back of the iPhones. The feature was expected to be similar to Wireless PowerShare on Samsung's Galaxy S10. The centered Apple logo on the iPhone 11 models was even believed to be partly intended to help customers know where to place their AirPods, Apple Watch, or other accessories to charge on the back of the iPhone.
Just hours before Apple's event this week, however, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the feature appeared to have been canceled. In a note seen by MacRumors, Kuo said the feature was possibly abandoned because "the charging efficiency may not meet Apple's requirements." Teardowns of the iPhone 11 models will soon confirm whether the two-way charging hardware is in fact present in the devices. Deliveries to customers and in-store availability will begin Friday, September 20.
Just hours before Apple's event this week, however, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the feature appeared to have been canceled. In a note seen by MacRumors, Kuo said the feature was possibly abandoned because "the charging efficiency may not meet Apple's requirements." Teardowns of the iPhone 11 models will soon confirm whether the two-way charging hardware is in fact present in the devices. Deliveries to customers and in-store availability will begin Friday, September 20.
Re: What's the point of this? (Score:2)
Because you carry a watch, or airpods. The phones battery could top those devices if they needed it.
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They shouldn't need it. That's the whole problem. A watch is powered by reclaimed mechanical energy from the movement of your wrist and headphones are powered from the output stage of the DAC in your phone. That's all it is.
At least one good point to it. (Score:2)
It wouldn't run down your phone much to partially charge a set of iPod Airs, they have a very tiny battery... I think charging headsets would be the main point.
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"Why run down your own device to top up another?"
It's for teens who have the phone in the left hand all day, so it can automatically top off their Apple watch.
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Why run down your own device to top up another?
Because when I'm on the road and my mobile is running out of charge, I'm better off using my laptop to charge the phone than letting the phone die and keeping the laptop running because in that scenario the mobile is more useful for navigating, surfing and calling for help if I need it, etc.... Now if you had said asked: why run down your phone to charge your watch or headphones I'd be inclined to agree. If I have to choose between keeping my mobile charged and keeping my watch or headphones charged I'll al
Protip: when on the road... (Score:1)
,,,plug your phone into the car cigarette lighter, or the USB port to charge it.
The more you know...
Re: Protip: when on the road... (Score:2)
You might have taken âon the roadâ(TM) with heavy dose of personal bias toward car travel.
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Let the users decide (Score:1)
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It probably doesn't meet their flammability standards. Er, hopefully, non-flammability, that is.
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You believed Apple PR? LOL
Also, Apple give the customer choice? Lol again
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They are building anticipation. The 'press' about a missing feature is just to alert more apple users there is a feature they 'need'. Then next phone includes that feature, with the built in advertising of the 'wanted' feature missing from the last iphone.
It's pretty genius and manipulative, but that is what good PR looks like I guess.
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Patents? (Score:2)
I wonder, if instead of technical issues, this was withheld at the last minute due to licensing issues?
Anyone know if there are patents covering this sort of feature and who holds them?
Phone Sex (Score:2)