‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ has a $20 DLC season pass

If you thought Nintendo’s next Zelda game didn’t look expansive enough, then you might be intrigued / already sold on a $20 season pass that will go on sale March 3rd. Producer Eiji Aonuma took to YouTube to explain how Hyrule will benefit from the first main series expansion content pack. (Games like Triforce Heroes have seen extra content after launch.) Penned for two release dates, one in the summer and one in Winter 2017, you can expect extra chests and clothing for Breath of the Wild right from the start. Pack One will add a new Cave of Trials and hard difficulty setting, as well as an intriguing “additional map feature.” Pack Two will add not only a new original story, but also a new dungeon and “additional challenges” — whatever they’ll be. The extra DLC sounds far meatier than just some new skins and level packs.

Link will be able to wear a Switch logo-emblazoned shirt if players decide to pick up the expansion pass, which will come to both the Switch and the Wii U. “The world of Hyrule, which we created for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is so large and vibrant that we wanted to offer more for players to experience within it,” added Aonuma, the long-time producer of the series. “With this new Expansion Pass, we hope that fans will play, explore and enjoy the game even more.”

Nintendo is gradually getting to grips with the notion of after-sale content and add-ons: first we had more characters and features to multiplayer games like Smash Bros. and Splatoon, now it’s Zelda – the first time the flagship series has ever seen DLC. What’s next? Mario?

Driver murders prompt Uber to tighten security in Brazil

Uber India launched cash payments in 2015 and the company has since expanded to South America, but there has been a dark side: crime. At least six drivers in Brazil have been murdered and robberies are up tenfold since the cash service launched there in July of 2016. Following protests and a Reuters inquiry, the company has instituted a new policy requiring Brazil’s cash users to register with a social security number.

Passengers have been able to open fake accounts, request rides to bad neighborhoods and rob drivers with relative impunity. In one incident, a teenage couple stabbed 52-year-old driver Modolo Filho and stole his SUV, leaving him to die on the road. They’ve since been charged with murder.

The company did an internal study shortly after cash was introduced and found it didn’t endanger drivers. Chauffeurs and police disagreed, saying the company overlooked Brazil’s violent crime (which is ten times that of India) because cash payments increased business by 15 times in San Paolo. “With the numbers that cash was bringing in, no one wanted to see that there might be a problem,” an unnamed source told Reuters.

It would have been ideal for us to have gotten the [social security number] verification out sooner, and we absolutely own that.

Taxi drivers in Brazil generally decline rides to bad neighborhoods, but Uber drivers worldwide can’t see where they’re going before they accept a ride. While that increases the app’s inclusiveness, it can put drivers in harm’s way in particularly unsafe areas.

Uber drivers staged protests against the crime wave following Filho’s murder said they’d quit if the company didn’t do something about it. In a Bloomberg interview last October, Uber Latin America GM Andrew Macdonald downplayed the risk, saying driver concern over crime is “a bit emotional.” However, he now says the statement was a “mistake” and that violence “weighs pretty heavily” on management.

On top of requiring official ID to sign up for the app, the company now allows drivers to opt out of cash payments, and will block new users if they cancel multiple rides or show other erratic behavior. However, it took a full five months after the protests and murder for that to happen. “It would have been ideal for us to have gotten the … verification out sooner, and we absolutely own that,” Macdonald said.

Source: Reuters

YouTube cancels Pewdiepie’s original series after anti-Semitic jokes

Just hours after Disney-owned Maker Studios severed ties with Felix “Pewdiepie” Kjellberg for broadcasting anti-semitic messages, the Swedish-born vlogger has now lost support from another key supporter: YouTube. A company spokesperson confirmed today that the second season of Kjellberg’s original series Scare PewDiePie has been cancelled, meaning it will not appear on the YouTube Red subscription service.

Pewdiepie, who operates YouTube’s most popular channel with more than 53 million followers, recently posted a video that showed two Indian men he had hired using task service app Fiverr holding up a banner that said “Death to all Jews.” The videos have since been removed, although it is not clear whether YouTube or Kjellberg facilitated their withdrawal.

On top of the cancellation, his channel has also been removed from Google Preferred, an advertising platform that aggregates content from YouTube’s top creators and makes it easier for brands to sponsor them. Kjellberg will still be able to run ads against his videos, but will likely see a drop in revenue as brands pay extra to reach targeted audiences of a Preferred creator.

In a now-deleted video, the YouTuber defended his actions: “What I just think — and I believe strongly in — is that it is 2017 now. We’re going to have to start separating what is a joke, and what is actually problematic. Is a joke actually pure racism? Is something that would be considered a joke purely homophobic, or anti-semitic and all these things? Context fucking matters.”

YouTube guidelines state that while it encourages free speech and defends uploaders’ rights to express unpopular points of view, it doesn’t permit hate speech. “There is a fine line between what is and what is not considered to be hate speech,” it says on its website. “For instance, it is generally acceptable to criticise a nation state, but not acceptable to post malicious, hateful comments about a group of people solely based on their race.”

Pewdiepie is no stranger to controversy, having previously had his Twitter account temporarily suspended for claiming he had joined ISIS (“as a joke”) and later vowed to delete his entire channel (he didn’t). While the events of the past 24 hours will likely do nothing to stop the growth of his fanbase, his actions may limit his ability to profit from them in the future.

Via: The Verge

Nest Cams can automatically detect your doors

Nest is improving both its apps and its camera smarts. An update to both iOS and Android apps (if your phones and tablets are on the latest versions) focuses on notifications, with Nest Aware subscribers getting the bulk of the benefits. Over the next few weeks, Aware customers will see automatic door detection appear on both their indoor and outdoor Nest Cam feeds. The cameras will attempt to recognize motion patterns over time, feeding the data into deep learning algorithms to make it all automated, automatically creating “activity zones” around doors it picks up. The cameras can then send you notifications when there’s movement in that area. You’ll also be able to redraw activity zones if your camera detects something different — or if there’s multiple doors.

Subscribers on iOS 10 or Android 7 will also get animated previews from their Nest Cams without having to open the app, while Nest Protect alerts (for carbon monoxide levels and smoke) will pull together live video from all of your Nest Cams.

The company has also updated the app for the most recent features added Android 7, with new app shortcuts to specific Nest cameras. Your Nest Aware video history will also be easier to navigate, with the ability to jump to specific dates — as long as you know which day you’re searching for to begin with.

iPhone 7s Said to Keep Aluminum Design as iPhone 8 Gets Glass With Stainless Steel Frame

Apple’s next-generation smartphone lineup this year will include a 4.7-inch iPhone with aluminum casing, 5.5-inch iPhone of an unspecified material, and all-new 5.8-inch iPhone with glass casing reinforced by a stainless steel frame, according to Taiwanese website DigiTimes, which keeps tabs on Apple’s supply chain.

The report, citing “sources from the upstream supply chain,” claims the 5.8-inch model is expected to adopt an OLED display, and for that reason the smartphone is estimated to cost upwards of $1,000.

DisplayMate Technologies outlined the several advantages of OLED display technology when it tested Samsung’s Galaxy S7 last year. Namely, the displays are typically brighter and more power efficient than LCDs with better color accuracy, faster response times, wider viewing angles, and improved image sharpness.

The trio of unreleased smartphones have commonly been referred to as the iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and iPhone 8, with the high-end model sometimes called the “iPhone X” instead in line with the smartphone’s tenth anniversary this year. The smartphones are expected to launch in September per usual.

While it is widely believed that Apple will release three new iPhone models this year, rumors surrounding the lineup have so far lacked consensus. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities and Japanese website Nikkei, for example, have both said that all three models will feature glass casing.

Japanese website Mac Otakara, however, said the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models will retain an aluminum design like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, with only internal changes, including the addition of a faster A11 chip. Today’s report echoes that at least the 4.7-inch model would indeed have an aluminum design.

The rumors suggest two possible scenarios:

Scenario A: Apple releases a completely overhauled glass-backed iPhone with an edge-to-edge OLED display and wireless charging at the high end of its 2017 smartphone lineup, while making only incremental upgrades to its traditional 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones with aluminum designs and LCD displays.

Scenario B: Apple adds glass casing and wireless charging to all three iPhones, which could make an edge-to-edge OLED display and longer battery life the unique selling points of the high-end model. This would mark the end of the iPhone’s aluminum design that has remained largely the same since the iPhone 6 in 2014.

Other rumored features for this year’s iPhone lineup, some of which may be exclusive to the high-end model, include the removal of the Home button, iris or facial recognition, 3D camera features, improved IP68-rated water resistance, increased storage space, and new Taptic Engine and 3D Touch modules.

Apple is expected to begin production of the new iPhones next quarter, at which point rumors should start to become clearer.

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Cringe your way through this Valentine’s Day ad for the OnePlus 3T

Why it matters to you

Make it through the smartphone licking, and OnePlus has a good Valentine’s Day offer for any new OnePlus 3T buyers

The OnePlus 3T is an awesome phone. But would you lick it? That’s right. We said lick. In a new Valentine’s Day themed promotional video for the 3T, OnePlus shows quite a few people doing exactly that, and it’s as weird as it sounds.

It opens with men and women, filmed in black and white, each describing their feelings for a significant other. Or at least, that’s what we’re supposed to assume. “You’re an absolute beast,” says one woman, “Encased in a beautiful body.” “Only I can turn you on,” a guy says, suggestively, and we cut to a woman giggling, who soon adds, “You just don’t quit! All night, and the next day.”

More: Read our review of the OnePlus 3T here

Who, or more accurately, what could they all be talking about? It’s the OnePlus 3T, of course, and each lascivious statement is really describing the strengths of the device. Plenty of power, a great looking metal body, and a fast charging system. The ad isn’t over though, and now it’s time for something really weird, because the rest of the ad shows everyone licking their phones, mostly in not-so-glorious close-up. Add the sultry music and intimate detail, and you’ve got a phone ad that could have been produced by Brazzers.

In return for all the cringing, OnePlus does have a solid offer available for Valentine’s Day. If you buy a OnePlus 3T between now and February 16, you get 40 percent off a “True Love Bundle” consisting of a case and a pair of OnePlus V2 Bullets in-ear headphones. This reduces the $40 price tag down to $23.94. Additionally, you can enter a competition to win a pair of personalized OnePlus 3T phones through the main OnePlus site here.

A quick word of warning for any impressionable phone owners watching OnePlus’s video. It’s probably not the best idea to lick your own smartphone this Valentine’s Day, unless you give it a really good wash beforehand.

OnePlus’ #LickOfLove Valentine’s Day video will definitely make you cringe

OnePlus shows off the “world’s most lickable smartphones.”

OnePlus has a history of making questionable ads. The company’s earlier efforts were downright sexist and understandably caught a lot of flak, following which the brand turned its attention to videos that at least showcased its products.

For Valentine’s Day, OnePlus is bringing back the cringe factor with its #LickOfLove contest, through which you’ll be able to win two customized OnePlus 3Ts. While the contest itself is straightforward, the accompanying video features people licking the OnePlus 3T. Yep, you read that right. People slobbering all over OnePlus’ latest device with suggestive music playing in the background. Enjoy:

As a reward for making it through that video, OnePlus is offering 40% off its “True Love Bundle”, which enables you to pick up a case for the OnePlus 3T and OnePlus V2 Bullets in-ear headphones for $23.94. So, what did you guys think of OnePlus’ latest video?

Why you should look forward to Apple ‘inventing’ wireless charging

Apple is reportedly adding Qi wireless charging to its next iPhone. You may not care, but your next phone may benefit.

You’ll be hearing a lot about wireless charging in the next few weeks, and that’s because Apple just joined the Wireless Power Consortium, a group of like-minded companies with the goal of furthering a single standard for charging devices sans wires.

But Apple has taken its time making overtures towards wireless charging, choosing to forgo the innovative feature until the introduction of the Apple Watch in early 2015. But even that product doesn’t adhere to the Qi standard overseen by the WPC, going against the trend of the rest of the phone industry in the process.

Wireless charging is not new. It’s been around in some form since 2008, and products supporting Qi emerged in 2011. On Android, the first product of note to support it was the Nexus 4, and every Nexus device until the 6P supported it, too. Then the Galaxy S line began supporting it natively in 2015 with the Galaxy S6, and that’s that.

These Android phones support wireless charging

But Google has since dropped wireless charging from its product lineup — the metal-clad Pixel and Pixel XL lack the feature, as did their predecessors, the Nexus 6P and 5X — and despite supporting it in its flagships Samsung doesn’t really emphasize it anymore. So what’s the deal?

At one point, it was supposed to be the ultimate convenience, but now it’s just kind of cool.

At one point, it was supposed to be the ultimate convenience, a natural way to place a device somewhere — usually a puck or stand on a desk — but now, in light of ultra-fast charging standards like Quick Charge 3.0 and VOOC, the convenience of topping up sans wires has been largely upstaged by the mere act of juicing. Add to that fact the proliferation of the much more convenient USB-C standard, and it’s understandable why wireless charging hasn’t taken off the way many thought it would a few years ago.

It also hasn’t helped that, despite its dominance and perceived “victory,” Qi is not the only wireless charging game in town. In 2015, the smaller Power Matters Alliance merged with the even more obscure Alliance for Wireless Power to form AirFuel, of which AT&T, Samsung and Starbucks are members (though the two former are also members of WPC, for what it’s worth), and the newly-formed entity is still trying to convince people that its solution is better. It’s not, though it has been experimenting with resonance-based wireless charging, which opens up devices to the coveted idea of “spatial freedom.”

Ikea added Qi wireless charging to some of its furniture, but the line never took off.

Indeed, wireless charging likely won’t find significant support until solutions are in place to facilitate “long-distance” charging — the idea that someone can place his or her phone anywhere on a surface and have it begin charging, even slowly. Right now, solutions from either WPC or AirFuel are constrained to precise placements.

Today, Samsung is the only game in town when it comes to wireless charging. LG may add it to its upcoming G6 flagship, but it’s the Galaxy S7 series (and the now-deceased Galaxy Note 7) that have maintained demand. One reason for the tech’s limited adoption is its material requirement: specifically, it’s much more difficult to design a phone with wireless charging when its backplate is made of metal, since the material interferes with the magnetic field created by the inductive coils that produce the energy necessary to transfer electricity from the charger to the phone.

Today, Samsung is the only game in town when it comes to wireless charging, but that could soon change.

Samsung has designed around this problem by producing phones with glass backs, which have their own sets of problems, but the real solution to this is to develop wireless charging methods that are material-neutral. WPC and AirFuel have both spent years researching exactly that, but have yet to overcome the extra heat caused by the increased power necessary to overcome the metal’s conductive nature. In 2015, Qualcomm announced a solution that would use AirFuel’s Rezence standard to allow for charging through metal by physically connecting the power source to the phone casing itself, but so far no devices have incorporated it.

The other thing to think about is that, aside from the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5, wireless charging has largely been relegated to expensive flagships. Its growth depends on it going mainstream, which means cutting out confusion — a settling of the two standards will help — and getting it into as many mid-range devices as possible.

Circling back to Apple, its joining the Wireless Power Consortium, and potentially releasing an iPhone that supports Qi wireless charging, may have positive implications for the Android industry in general: greater interest in wireless charging from the public at large, which could lead to additional Android devices with it built in and accelerated development of solutions with that aforementioned spatial freedom. It may take credit for pushing the idea into the mainstream, but Android users shouldn’t care: Qi is an open standard, and any “invention” from Apple will be adapted and improved upon by the industry as a whole.

Even AirFuel released a statement to that effect after it was revealed Apple aligned itself with the competition:

We’re encouraged by the news that Apple is looking at wireless charging for their upcoming devices. Consumers not only want wireless charging, they want it to be second-nature, available when and where they need it.

This is one of the many reasons AirFuel Alliance continues to support all wireless charging technologies, from inductive to resonant to RF. Whichever wireless charging technologies Apple ultimately considers incorporating into its next-gen phones, this is great news for consumers and for the industry as a whole. We welcome Apple to the wireless charging table.

For fans of wireless charging, regardless of which side of the platform aisle you stand, this is good news.

Wireless charging explained in plain English

Vernee Apollo 2 with 10-core CPU and 8GB RAM will be unveiled at MWC

Get ready for a phone with a deca-core CPU.

Chinese handset manufacturer Vernee is all set to unveil the first smartphone with a 10-core CPU at MWC. The successor to last year’s Apollo, the Apollo 2 will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio X30 SoC, which offers a tri-cluster CPU design with four Cortex-A73 cores clocked at 2.8GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and two Cortex-A35 cores clocked at 2.0GHz.

The X30 is built on TSMC’s 10nm architecture, and comes with a quad-core PowerVR 7XT GPU, Category 12 LTE with 3x carrier aggregation, and a DSP that can support dual cameras up to 24MP.

You may be interested in our release plan of this year. #VerneeMWC2017 https://t.co/RdYLHURkPD pic.twitter.com/fxbFqXIMkQ

— vernee global (@verneeglobal) February 13, 2017

As noted in the teaser above, the Apollo 2 will be offered in two variants — one with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage and a model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. Vernee will also unveil the Mars Pro, which will feature MediaTek’s new Helio P25 SoC. The battery-focused Thor E and Thor Plus — which will offer 5020mAh and 6050mAh batteries respectively — will be showcased at the event as well.

Wireless charging explained: Everything you need to know about powering your phone wire-free

Wireless charging has been around for a good few years now, but it’s fair to say it still hasn’t exactly taken off to sky-high heights. As with any new technology, standards need to be set, technology developed and ultimately pushed out to consumers.

But what exactly is wireless charging, how does it work, does your phone even support it? Allow us to answer all these questions and more.

What is wireless charging?

Wireless charging is pretty self explanatory. It’s the transfer of power from power outlet to device, without the need for a connecting cable. Wireless charging involves a power transmitting pad and a receiver, usually in the form of a case, attached to a mobile device.

How does wireless charging work?

• Inductive charging
• Transmitter and receiver create electromagnetic field

Wireless charging is based on inductive charging, whereby power is created by passing an electrical current through two coils to create an electromagnetic field.

When the receiving magnetic plate on the mobile device comes into contact with the transmitter – or at least within the specified range – the magnetic field generates an electrical current within the device.

This current is then converted into direct current (DC), which in turn charges the built-in battery.

What are the standards for wireless charging?

• Qi and Powermat
• Qi adopted by majority of smartphone manufacturers
• Powermat less recognised

There are a few standards floating around, the main one that you will most likely have heard of is Qi (pronounced “Chee”). Qi is a standard that has been developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) for inductive charging over distances of up to 40mm.

Qi has three separate power specifications, beginning with low power, which can deliver up to 5W and is primarily used for charging mobile devices – the WPC has said this will be tripled to 15W at some point.

There is a medium power spec which can deliver up to 120W and is used for monitors and laptops, and a high spec that can deliver up to 1kW and has been used to power things such as kitchen utensils.

Qi wireless charging has been adopted by many of the major smartphone manufacturers: Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Huawei, Nokia, Motorola and Blackberry.

The other standard that has the potential to steal the limelight from Qi is PMA, or Powermat. It too works on inductive charging, but in 2014, PMA signed a deal with another wireless charging consortium, the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), which works on magnetic resonance charging instead. The deal means the two companies can exchange technologies and patents, to help evolve wireless charging at a much faster rate.

What phones support wireless charging?

The majority of phones only support Qi wireless charging, however the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, along with the Blackberry Priv, support both Qi and PMA standards. They both have the technologies built into their chassis too.

Other phones that have built-in support for Qi charging include:

• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
• Google Nexus 4
• Google Nexus 5
• Google Nexus 6
• Google Nexus 7
• Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
• Microsoft Lumia 950

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Can I get a wireless charging adapter for my phone?

• Cases and adapters available for the majority of phones

You’ll notice that not many phones actually have the technology built-in, most of them require an adapter or case to be attached in order to support Qi charging.

Just some of the phones that support a wireless charging adapter include:

• Samsung Galaxy S5 – an internal adapter that is fitted inside the phone, behind the battery cover.
• Samsung Galaxy S4
• Samsung Galaxy S3
• Sony Xperia Z3
• Sony Xperia Z2
• Sony Xperia Z

There are now products on the market that plug into the charging port of your phone – Micro USB, Mini USB, USB Type-C and Lightning are all supported – and a thin plate slips between the back of your phone and a regular case. This plate receives a current from Qi charging pads to wirelessly charge your phone.

Does Apple support wireless charging?

• Support available via cases and adapters
• iPhone 8 could come with the technology built-in

Apple is rumoured to be working on supporting wireless charging with the upcoming iPhone 8, especially since it’s recently joined the Wireless Power Consortium. Apple issued an official statement to 9to5Mac.com, saying: 

“Apple is an active member of many standards development organisations, as both a leader and contributor. Apple is joining the Wireless Power Consortium to be able to participate and contribute ideas to the open, collaborative development of future wireless charging standards. We look forward to working together with the WPC and its members.” 

Will Apple help develop Qi wireless charging and eventually implement that in the iPhone, or will it push for an entirely new standard? With Apple, anything could be possible, so for now we’ll have to wait and see.

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In the meantime, you can bring wireless charging to some iPhone models with a Qi charging with an adapter. They include:

• Apple iPhone 5s
• Apple iPhone 6
• Apple iPhone 6 Plus
• Apple iPhone 6s
• Apple iPhone 6s Plus
• Apple iPhone 7
• Apple iPhone 7 Plus

However, Apple does already support wireless inductive charging with the Apple Watch, it’s just not the Qi standard. Charging an Apple Watch requires a MagSafe charging cable, which attaches itself to the rear side of the watch face.

Can I get wireless charging in my car?

• A handful of car brands have begun to adopt wireless charging
• Qi used over Powermat

Car manufacturers have recently started to build wireless charging into some models, however, charging your phone wirelessly means you won’t be able to take advantage of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto because they require a wired connection – although BMW has been the first car maker to introduce wireless CarPlay in its 5 series.

Audi has a Qi wireless charger built into its Phone Box system. If your phone has built-in Qi charging capabilities you can simply place it on the pad, however all other phones will require a Qi-enabled case. Audi even has an official Qi case for the iPhone which can be used with any Qi wireless charging pad.

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BMW has a similar system in its cars. In the 7 Series you can get it with the wireless charging option, or in all other BMW models with a snap-in wireless charging adapter. Like Audi, BMW makes an official Qi wireless charging case that can be used with any Qi charging pad.

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The Lexus NX series can be fitted with an optional wireless charger too. Like the other cars, it’s Qi-based and you’ll need a Qi case for phones that aren’t immediately compatible. 

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Toyota also offers Qi wireless charging in select models as an optional extra.

Where else can I wirelessly charge my phone?

• Starbucks, McDonalds, Ikea furniture
• Qi and Powermat both used

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You’re not just reserved to wirelessly charging your phone at home or in the car, as food and coffee chains McDonalds and Starbucks have begun rolling out charging pads in some of its stores. Starbucks offers Powermat wireless charging, and you don’t need to worry about getting a case if you don’t want to, as the chain has different charging ‘rings’ available to borrow or buy. They’re available with the various connectors to support a wide range of phones. 

McDonalds on the other hand offers Qi wireless charging. However, unlike Starbucks, you will need to have a Qi-enabled phone or a Qi-enabled case to be able to use it. 

Swedish flat-pack furniture extraordinaire Ikea has a number of pieces of furniture, mainly side tables and lamps, that have Qi wireless charging points built in to them. The furniture chain sells standalone wireless charging pads too, as well as a range of cases for different phones. 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wireless charging?

So you’ve learnt about what wireless charging is, what standards there are, and what devices are supported. But is it actually any good? Like most things, there are pros and cons to the technology, and they’ll hopefully help you decide whether wireless charging is the way to go for you?

Advantages:

• Safer way to transfer power to your phone.
• Simple to just drop your phone on the charging pad.
• Puts less strain on the charging port of your phone.
• Qi wireless charging pads being installed in various places around the world, if you run out of juice and don’t have a cable you can still charge your phone.

Disadvantages:

• Only supplies up to 5 Watts of power, same as that from a 1 Amp plug. So a 2 Amp plug would charge your device quicker. Phones with Quick Charge technology wouldn’t benefit from wireless charging either, as plugging into a wall outlet will be much quicker.
• If you’ve got your phone charging via a cable, you can still hold it and use it as normal. If you take your phone off a wireless charging pad to use it, it stops charging.
• Adapters and cases are expensive because the technology is expensive to produce.
• Can’t be used with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the car.