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Back when we met the Galaxy S III for the very first time, Samsung promised a wireless charging solution would be coming soon to its sleek and potent slab. Unfortunately, Sammy’s power-boosting companion’s been hit by hapless delays that have prevented it from seeing the light of day. Now, thanks to a few recent shots from Phone Arena, it looks like at least some S3 owners could see a bundle in the near future, albeit not the official one from the Korean outfit. According to the site’s kind tipster, Verizon’s allegedly pricing the charging station at $50, while the rear case is expected to be around $40 — making it about $90 for the entire kit. Naturally, this could change at any given moment, but hey, at least we know it’s out there.

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Wireless phone and tablet charging without the bulky case compromise could be in the pipeline if TDK Corporation has its way, revealing the slimmest wireless power transfer coil unit to-date. It may look like the tiniest underfloor heating system in the world, but in fact the 0.57mm thick panel promises to get your future smartphone or tablet rejuiced simply by slapping it down onto an inductive pad.

Compliant with the Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi standard, the TDK coil relies on a proprietary flexible thin metal magnetic sheet, making for a system that’s slim and lightweight but not delicate. Qi is the global standard for wireless charging, supporting beaming power across up to 40mm distances, and with the backing of over 100 companies.

Output current at present is around 0.5 to 0.6 Amperes, TDK says. However an even thinner 0.50mm version is already being developed in the company’s labs, with equal or better output current.

TDK expects mass production of the new wireless power transfer coil unit to start in 2013, though the firm hasn’t said if any OEMs have expressed interest in the technology. Still, with applications in not only phones and tablets – which could have their batteries quickly topped up whenever you put them down on your desk or nightstand – but in accessories like Bluetooth headsets and even wearables such as Google’s Glass, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it picked up between now and production.

TDK reveals Wireless Charging small enough for headsets or Google Glass is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The ability to charge a phone wirelessly is currently a luxury in the smartphone market. It is only available as an aftermarket modification by using a wireless charger pad and case. Tanveer, a doctor by day and a modder at night, has developed a process to eliminate the need of a case when wirelessly charging an iPhone 4s.

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