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TYLT Vu wireless charger and stand available for pre-order

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Jan, 2013

We saw a lot of awesome accessories and cases from the popular company TYLT at CES last week. Sadly most were geared towards the iPhone, but what we have below has Android all over it. TYLT's impressive Vu Qi Wireless charger was hiding at their booth but today it's available for pre-order. More details on this charger that doubles as a stand below.

Hyundai NFC concept car replaces our keys with smartphones

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Dec, 2012

This week the ever so popular car manufacturer Hyundai is showing off a brand new type of NFC capability. Something surely we've all thought about before. Wouldn't it be nice to unlock and start our cars all with our smartphone? Leave those bulky keys and keyless entry add-ons at home. This new smart car uses NFC tags to do just that.

MobileFun launches wireless charging solution for the Galaxy S III

By Dave LeClair
on 12 Dec, 2012

MobileFun has just rolled out a new wireless charging solution for Samsung's Galaxy S III device. It is ultra-slim wireless charging station for the phone that should be quite useful for people who want to charge their device wirelessly without adding a lot of bulk to the device. It is designed specifically for the S III, so that means it fits just right.

Apple files patent for wireless charging from up to 1 meter away

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Dec, 2012

The guys from Cupertino have been busy with patents lately, and today we have one more to report on. It appears that Apple has filed for a patent regarding wireless charging. Yes, a feature we enjoy in our Nexus 4, the new Nokia Lumia, and multiple other devices. Better hide those Nexus 4's before it's too late. The patent is based around wireless charging technology using magnetic resonance -- something that's been around for some time. More details after the break.

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!

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.

LG Optimus LTE2 hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 15 May, 2012

LG calmly waited for Samsung to announce their Galaxy S III, then on the same day announced their own powerhouse device in the new LG Optimus LTE2. This phone has all the top-tier specs you've come to expect, and a few you didn't. Like 2GB of RAM and stock wireless charging. Currently an exclusive to Korea we were able to get some hands-on with LG's new flagship smartphone so check it out.

Galaxy S III won’t launch with wireless charging kit

By Michael Crider
on 9 May, 2012

Those of you who were hoping to put away your wall-wart chargers for good upon the release of Samsung's Galaxy S III will need to wait a little longer. SlashGear reports that the wireless charging kit highlighted in Samsung's presentation last week won't be available until at least September. A United Kingdom online retailer confirmed that the charging kit wouldn't be available for the smartphone's in-country launch at the end of this month.

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.