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HTC DROID DNA wireless charging dock hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Nov, 2012

After all the leaks and rumors today HTC and Verizon silenced them all by officially announcing their new HTC DROID DNA. The phone is completed by a 5-inch 1080p HD display, quad-core processor, and basically everything we already knew based on leaks -- but one we didn't. Up on stage HTC announced that like the LG Nexus 4, the DROID DNA supports wireless charging right out of the box.

Google Nexus wireless charger pictured

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Oct, 2012

Google's Android event is scheduled for Monday, October 29th, but we're still seeing loads of leaks and tips come in before the big day. Earlier today we got our first look at the Samsung Nexus 10, and now we're getting another look at one more thing Google could be announcing come Monday. Meet the Nexus Wireless Charging Pad!

ANDRU collectible charger now comes in ANDRU Dark

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Oct, 2012

In case you're like us and really love buying all sorts of Android things. Whether it be multiple phones, Nexus 7 tablets, Dead Zebra Android collectibles and more, today we have a neat little charger for you. If you'd like to show your pride for Android with a unique wall charger you'll have to meet the ANDRU.

ECOXPOWER brings a smartphone charger to your bicycle

By Cory Gunther
on 22 Aug, 2012

For all those cyclists out there that make a regular commute to work we now have the perfect accessory to your Trek road bike. The folks from ECOXPOWER have released an all new charging system for your bicycle that will charge up your Android smartphone while you pedal away. It also fully supports headlights too for night riders.

ZENS Wireless Charging kit announced for Samsung Galaxy S III

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Aug, 2012

When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S III smartphone to the world one of the many exciting aspects was wireless charging accessory. Inductive charging has been around for a few years now, but no big name Android manufacturers have ventured into it until Samsung made the announcement. Later that was delayed but now ZENS has announced their own option for the smartphone.

Verbatim details four new portable power packs for smartphones

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Jun, 2012

If you're like me and use up that smartphone battery way faster than you wish you did, we have good news from Verbatim today. The extremely popular global leader in data storage, Verbatim, has announced they'll be getting into the portable charger and power pack market for smartphones and tablets. Today they've detailed four all-new charger and we have the details below.

Chrysler adds wireless charging to the 2013 Dodge Dart

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Apr, 2012

Wireless charging is still something that hasn't fully caught on in the mobile market. While the idea and technology is impressive, still being required to have a set destination for the device is where the problem is. While I wait for a truly wireless charging solution for my Android phone, Chrysler is bringing the current options to their 2013 line-up.

Andru Android Robot Micro-USB charger and collectible hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Feb, 2012

Meet ANDRU. This little Android robot collectible powered by a new company called Gen can sit at your desk as you show off your love for Android with the included stand, then transform and charge your phone at the same time. Already an iconic image -- the Android robot mascot now doubles as your charger. We were lucky enough to get one for a quick hands-on video and a few pictures so check it out.

Visible Green charging cable tells you when your phone’s battery is full

By Michael Crider
on 2 Feb, 2012

In yet another entry in Android Community's "why didn't I think of that" series, accessory maker Dexim has a new product that should help you stay green and keep a watchful eye on your phone's battery. The Visible Green USB charge and sync cable is a standard MicroUSB cable with a trick up its sleeve: it actively monitors your Android phone's battery level. As the battery reaches its full capacity, the cord glows in a series of running lights, getting slower the longer it charges .When the battery id full, the lights switch off, letting you know that your phone's ready.