Wireless charging for phones with metal casing has been was an obstacle until Qualcomm introduced its WiPower charging technology.
As seen in the Apple iPhone, Huawei’s P8, the HTC One M9 and the ZTE Axon, many smartphone manufacturers are favoring metal over plastic when it comes to the body of a device. Now that wireless charging is really starting to take off, this innovation from Qualcomm means that these types of phones are no longer excluded from taking part.
The brand's metal-bodied phone charging system uses WiPower pads to charge hardware that doesn't physically come into contact with the charging station. Instead of contact, the station makes use of Bluetooth Smart to send the required power to a device as needed.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Wireless Charging for Metal Phones
- Qualcomm's WiPower technology enables wireless charging for smartphones with metal casing, removing a previous obstacle for these devices.
- Metal Body Trend in Smartphone Manufacturing
- Smartphone manufacturers are favoring metal over plastic for device bodies, and Qualcomm's innovation allows for wireless charging in these types of phones.
- Bluetooth Smart Charging Technology
- Qualcomm's metal-bodied phone charging system uses Bluetooth Smart to send required power to a device without physical contact with the charging station.
Where This Applies
- Smartphone Manufacturing
- The trend of metal-bodied phones and the availability of wireless charging technology presents opportunities for smartphone manufacturers to offer innovative and convenient devices.
- Wireless Charging Technology
- The advancements in wireless charging technology, especially for metal phones, is a disruptive innovation that can benefit the entire wireless charging industry.
- Bluetooth Technology
- The use of Bluetooth Smart for wireless charging opens up possibilities for various industries, such as IoT devices and smart home technologies, to integrate wireless power transfer capabilities.
