Qualcomm’s new WiPower technology brings wireless charging to devices with metal backs

Qualcomm announced today that it has created a new technology that will allow smartphones with metal backs to charge wirelessly, without the need of an additional case. The new technology called WiPower will be compatible with the Rezence wireless charging standard, and smartphone manufacturers will soon be able to include the technology in their new devices.

Wireless-charging technology previously required smartphones to either have a plastic or glass back, however, Qualcomm has managed to bring wireless charging to devices with metal unibodies, as WiPower works at a frequency that is more tolerant of metal objects that are in contact with the charge field. This is great news for manufacturers as smartphones with metal unibodies are growing in popularity which would allow to push the entire wireless charging industry forward as more devices will feature the technology. In addition, the technology enables simultaneous charging of multiple devices on the same charging pad. Qualcomm has made available the required designs and technique for the technology to its partners today, so we should hopefully see metal smartphones with wireless charging technology fairly soon.

Check out Qualcomm’s new promo video showcasing the new WiPower technology;

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Source: Qualcomm

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