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RUMOR: Apple planning completely wireless iPhone without Lightning port in 2021
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Huh? Most major manufacturers are all removing the headphone jack inc Google itself. Pixel 4, Samsung Note S10, OnePlus 6T, Sony, etc.
Galaxy s10/s10+, LG G8 ThinQ, Moto G7, Huawei P30, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Motorola One Zoom etc etc.
There is still a lot of options with it. I don't care about what brand phone i am using as long as it meets my 3 qualifiers. Make calls, play spotify and a headphone jack. I specifically upgraded my iphone to a s10+ because of the headphone jack and will do it again if the s11 doesn't. I'm not part of either ecosystem and have no brand loyalty i just want to listen to spotify with my headphones and be able to make calls.
Eh. It will probably be fine in the future, and it's to be expected. I'm more curious to see when they'll remove all ports on their computers...
It is pretty early, though.
I imagine there will be cases with built-in wireless charging tech for a while, until the wireless charging ecosystem catches up.
Almost all phones will probably have no charging ports in 6-8 years - or have a different type of technology all together.
It is pretty early, though.
I imagine there will be cases with built-in wireless charging tech for a while, until the wireless charging ecosystem catches up.
Almost all phones will probably have no charging ports in 6-8 years - or have a different type of technology all together.
That's a HELL NO from me dawg. Still using wired CarPlay and my wireless charger takes for ever at home compared to wired. Probably going back to Android if the notch isn't gone in the 2020 phones.
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Did I fall into a coma for 20 years and wake up in a world where wireless charging is about 10,000x more ubiquitous than it is today? Because that's kind of what needs to happen for this to make sense.
Wouldn't bother me. I am a heavy user the 11 pro battery lasts me easily a day and half. I only use wireless charging and AirPods pro/ Bluetooth headphones along with wireless CarPlay. I can't miss a port I don't use, but understand people that use their phone in a different way and rely on charging on the go/ wired headphones.
there will always be a lot of people of both user groups and you can't please everybody.
there will always be a lot of people of both user groups and you can't please everybody.
It's actually not too bad, but nowhere near as good as some of the fast charging going on now.
A phone without USB C or whatever Apple do is just scandalous lol.
It's as if Apple just exist to try and push being anti-consumer as far as possible.
Nowhere near that fast. OnePlus and Oppo (IIRC, that's the name) fast charge is insane.
Mmm, I always loved how that phone looked.Once again, Palm ahead of the curve with the Veer baby!
It even had a magnetic headphone dongle, in 2011!
(yes I know this is just using magnetic contacts instead of a traditional plug but still very funny)
I mean, they could release a small magnetic dealie that snaps on to contacts on the back of the phone or something to charge it without a port. So "wired" but no port, as an option for you to use it while charging. Eliminating "use while charging" as a usecase is so laughable I refuse to believe they'd be considering it.
How is this a benefit? All their phones today already support wireless charging. Losing a port is not a premium feature.
let me see here, so all apple phones will start using about 35% more energy.. awesome, super green tech FTW
most annoying thing is that braindead companies will follow them into the pit of shit, just like they did with headphone jacks.. because we all know you cannot use blutooth if you have a headphone jack.
soooo brave
most annoying thing is that braindead companies will follow them into the pit of shit, just like they did with headphone jacks.. because we all know you cannot use blutooth if you have a headphone jack.
soooo brave
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And phones that had headphone jacks still supported wireless audio.
AND YET, here we are.
I sure hope it's not true, an iPhone with USB-C might actually be enough to get me to switch.
If they want to get rid of the lightning connector, they better step up whatever plans they had for the smart connector and get far more third parties on board for it than they have now.
Wireless charging isn't where it needs to be (it needs to be able to fast-charge safely), there still needs to be a user accessible way to DFU in case of fuckups, and there still needs to be a way to do local connections to computers and accessories without WiFi.
Wireless charging isn't where it needs to be (it needs to be able to fast-charge safely), there still needs to be a user accessible way to DFU in case of fuckups, and there still needs to be a way to do local connections to computers and accessories without WiFi.
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The weird thing is they have already transitioned to USB-C with their Macbook line and new iPads. I don't understand why they haven't done so with their phones. They must be making a killing on selling, and licensing third party lightning cables?
Probably because Apple sees the Mac and higher end iPads as needing to compete with PCs, therefore they need USBC.
The cheaper iPads are meant to appeal more to consumers who want one for as little as possible and most people plugging in an iPhone are doing so to charge it and nothing more.
Also yeah they probably make a decent chunk of change from lightning.
Edit: I also think they may be somewhat skittish after the backlash from moving away from 30 pin.
no, it was about 1 meter and for less than 30 seconds. I called Apple about it but they said it's only water-resistant and not waterproof. So it's not covered by the warranty. Also, I am not alone google water damage iPhones xs max.
Can't you just put the charging pad on your bed? Or night stand? We have 3 of them in my house so an easy charge is always nearby
I hope the SE2 still has a port at least. I drive a 1996 Volvo, if I wanna listen to music in the car, it's gotta be something that can plug into a tapedeck adaptor. I don't even have a CD player.
That would be the only way I'd accept this. I need some non-contact charging options. WiFi charging would be incredible.
I think this would be where I finally draw the line. Not having a charging port is just so dumb, there's a million times I need to charge a phone where I don't have a flat surface to rest it on and set up a charger.
That's just dumb. I use wireless charging most of the time but I still use the port when I need some juice quick.
Unless they're using high power wireless charging, (which I think the latest samsungs and oneplus have), in which case, yayy time to throw out all my wireless chargers and get new ones.
Also, does the chart mean Apple is still going with the notch in 2020?? Ahaha hahaha..... haha........ haaaaah.......
Unless they're using high power wireless charging, (which I think the latest samsungs and oneplus have), in which case, yayy time to throw out all my wireless chargers and get new ones.
Also, does the chart mean Apple is still going with the notch in 2020?? Ahaha hahaha..... haha........ haaaaah.......
What would be the advantage of doing this? Aesthetics? Less internals, more water protection?
I don't think that wireless chargers are quite there yet, but then again neither was wireless audio and the forced adoption of the technology made everyone focus on it a lot more. Not like the technology isn't available, it's just a secondary thought for the most part.
Not feeling super annoyed or excited about it.
I don't think that wireless chargers are quite there yet, but then again neither was wireless audio and the forced adoption of the technology made everyone focus on it a lot more. Not like the technology isn't available, it's just a secondary thought for the most part.
Not feeling super annoyed or excited about it.
Everyone is acting like this change is coming tomorrow when we're talking about two years from now. The technology might not be there yet but it will be in two years and it most certainly will be a month after Apple releases a completely wireless phone.
As soon as there are car phone holders with wireless chargers built in this will be fine for in the car. I guarantee dozens of them release alongside the new iPhones if not before. So long as that happens I'm completely down for the wireless future.
As soon as there are car phone holders with wireless chargers built in this will be fine for in the car. I guarantee dozens of them release alongside the new iPhones if not before. So long as that happens I'm completely down for the wireless future.
I hate most of Apple's decisions the past few years.
I just hope Google/Samsung doesn't copy this shit. This compulsion to copy bad ideas drives me crazy.
You can have BOTH wired and wireless charging with no compromise, right now.
This is a pointless move to take away another feature/option from a phone and call it an "evolution."
I just hope Google/Samsung doesn't copy this shit. This compulsion to copy bad ideas drives me crazy.
You can have BOTH wired and wireless charging with no compromise, right now.
This is a pointless move to take away another feature/option from a phone and call it an "evolution."
I agree, generally if Kuo is talking about a product this far out it has a good chance of being a prototype that may not see market, or may be significantly altered if tech is not ready in time.
Right now I see two possibilities for this one:
a) They are waiting on next-gen Qi (30w-40w is in development) and possibly WiFi charging (See: Wattup) I agree that not being able to use the phone while charging would be a huge problem, so some combo of the two would make sense.
b) They are going with a magnetic charge port AKA Magsafe. Which is already popular in the grey market with 3rd party Lightning/USB-C magsafe cables. That would be a way to maintain a line connection but not have a recessed port to worry about.
I'm surprised it took this long. Once you dump the headphone jack, there's little to justify the USB port.
was there a point in history where floppy disks were replaced by an inferior solution or does this gotcha not really apply to the current situation
I love that the most expensive models are the one's that lose ports etc. Phones are basically the opposite of every other device where the deluxe models have extra things.
Is there any reason why they can't make the pack in QI charger also capable of data transfer so you can just plug it into a USB port on any device? Don't think this is as crazy as y'all are making it out to be.
