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Wireless Charging Cases

This Skybuds Case Charges Phones and Stores Wireless Earbuds

— October 14, 2015 — Tech
Up until now the benefit of wireless headphones has been negated by the need to carry extra wires to power up the device, but all that's about to change thanks to the charger-free Skybuds. The tiny in-ear buds don't require a whole new set of cables and equipment because they are charged and stored in a unique iPhone case. The case has two inductive charging ports, one for each Skybud, and a 1,000mAh battery that charges both the buds and your phone.

As well as an app that monitors battery usage, the charger-free Skybuds also have a Bluetooth headset feature with a microphone, meaning you can take calls. The microphone can also be used for noise cancellation to reduce nearby disturbances.

Skybuds are not just wireless earbuds, but also a case for your iPhone, a battery pack for your iPhone and even a Bluetooth headset, all without the extra clutter of a separate charger.

At $300 a unit, going charger-free is far from free, but if you back the Kickstarter project, you can pick up a set for $225.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Charging Cases - The integration of wireless charging technology into phone cases brings opportunities for the development of more compact and efficient charging solutions.
2. All-in-one Accessories - The trend towards design and development of all-in-one accessories presents opportunities for businesses to create products that reduce clutter and simplify users’ lives.
3. Smartphone Accessories as Wearables - The development of smartphone accessories that can be integrated into wearable gadgets introduces possibilities for the creation of convenient, multi-functional devices that offer a range of features and capabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - With consumers demanding more from their gadgets, the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the synergy of complementary devices with multi-functionality features.
2. Mobile Accessories - The demand for smartphone accessories is increasing, and companies in the mobile accessories industry can innovate by designing and building novel gadgets that add functionality to users’ devices.
3. Audio Technology - The integration of wireless earbuds and their functionalities presents an opportunity for the audio technology industry to create more advanced and compact audio devices.
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