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Not too long ago LG announced the G2 smartphone, its Snapdragon 800 processor touting behemoth. The device will be carried by major networks in the U.S., however Verizon’s variant has an exclusive feature. It was revealed yesterday when Verizon LG G2 signup page went live that the Big Red’s variant will have Qi wireless charging built in. A LG spokesperson has confirmed to Pocketlint that a separate wireless charging accessory for the G2 will be released, which will be compatible with the smartphone’s European version.

However LG hasn’t provided specific information about this wireless charging accessory. They’ve not revealed what it will be called, or how much it will be sold for, and most importantly, when it will become available. It is presumed that this accessory will support Qi wireless charging, but LG hasn’t confirmed this as yet. Qi is designed by Wireless Power Consortium and aims to become the global standard for inductive, or what is commonly referred to as wireless, charging. Big name manufacturers such as Sony, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, HTC, Huawei and Asus are already on board. LG announced the G2 on August 7th, the smartphone has a 5.2 inch full HD IPS+ display, a 13 megapixel rear and a 2.1 megapixel front camera, among other features. In the coming months, the smartphone is expected to be available from more than 100 carriers around the globe.

LG Confirms Wireless Charging Accessory For G2 original content from Ubergizmo.

If you are in the market for a new car at this point in time, perhaps it might be time you checked out the 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited that boasts a first in the world – it will hold the honor of being the first vehicle available in the world which comes with in-console Qi wireless charging for Qi–enabled mobile phones and devices, considering that this is part of a Technology Package, and it does not matter whether you decide to settle for the gasoline or hybrid versions, the new 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited will still rock with wireless charging capability regardless.

Apart from that, you can find other goodies such as the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Automatic High beams and a Pre-Collision System. Just to refresh your memory on what all the deal about Qi is, it is actually the global standard for wireless power and charging. With the implementation of Qi, devices can be juiced up without the need for a separate charger that has pesky wires, all you need to do is place them on, or near, any Qi-enabled surface, and you’re good to go. It does not matter the make or manufacturer, as any Qi-enabled device will work with just about any Qi charger. Talk about unprecedented flexibility!

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited’s wireless charging pad will be integrated into the bin lid that is located in vehicle’s center console. The system can be turned on using a switch beneath the lid, and charging your power hungry device is as easy as placing the handset upon the lid’s high-friction surface. Rest assured, unless you are going to do some serious drifting with the Toyota Avalon Limited, your smartphone will most probably remain there without giving two hoots about how hard you’re pushing the car.

The new dramatically-styled 2013 Avalon from Toyota is set to arrive in showrooms from the beginning of this month onwards, and it will also be the first to come with Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive that delivers a combined EPA-rating of 40 mpg. Any takers?

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[ 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited gets wireless charging capability copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]