Could it be that a universal inductive charger is more than just a dream? Thanks to a recent report by Engadget, we now know the answer to be: quite possibly.
This futuristic realization comes following the news that The Wireless Power Consortium's "Qi low power standard is ready," meaning universal wireless charging may be just around the corner.
The dream is that we'll soon have Qi-approved base stations capable of providing power to Qi-approved phones wirelessly, via an inductive pad similar to that used by the Palm Pre. Initially, this is going to be limited to devices requiring only 5 Watts of charge or below - an easy hurdle to jump. However in time, we're guessing this figure will only grow as our understanding of the technology advances.
Sadly, until universal wireless charging becomes a firm reality, we're just going to have to make do with our Apple-designed white iDevice chargers - which is dull, but manageable. If you want to keep up to date with the latest Qi-advances, be sure to check out The Wireless Power Consortium's site.
