This would be great and kinda ironic at the same time. A BlackBerry device (which typically has the best battery that lasts longer than it's competitors) won't need to be tied to it's wired charger but Android, iPhone don't yet have this and they need it the most.
So basically it makes it a powermat back... stock
this would be awsome if all the new phones coming out had it. i have a powermat for my old bold 9000 and 9700 and torch and i love them very convenient!
if this is true good job RIM!
I am still trying to confirm this rumor but the signs seem to be pointing in this direction� RIM has also been really hush about the Wi-Fi mobile hotspot feature in BlackBerry 7 devices so this could just be another hush feature.From what we are hearing the technology is built into the back cover which connects to the device. There are also two tiny prongs on the bottom of the device possibly for a cradle. I am really excited to see RIM getting in on the forefront of a new technology with wireless charging. This is the kind of engineering that will create buzz sort of like the Palm Touchstone wireless charger. It could also explain why this Bold 9900 is eschewing the faux leather back cover for this new meshed metal design. Originally we were told that the back cover was for NFC communication but it looks like it will be pulling double duty.
We knew that RIM was looking into wireless charging but it seems like they were holding back when they announced the BlackBerry Bold 9900 in May. We have been hearing rumors about RIM adding wireless charging but now two sources have confirmed the story. They heard from RIM that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is packing wireless charging inside. We know that RIM is part of the Qi Wireless Consortium which promotes magnetic conductive charging (unlike inductive which has metal exposed) but I have not been able to confirm that it is using inductive charging.
Now, this would be quite a nice surprise!
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I have a Pre with 2 touchstones - I have to admit - its awesome - I just toss it on and go..... This would be great to somehow be able to use the touchstones with this phone! Maybe one of the current users can look at the inside of the battery cover and see if their are metal prongs that connect to the battery terminals? Thats how the Pre has it - with a magnetic disk in the back cover.....
but if it had that capability, why also include the exterior charging contacts (presumably for the pod)? doesnt that seem redundant?
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I'm guessing that pod connectivity might be one reason but possibly also for a powered car cradle.
I have a pod at home and another on my desk here at work for my Tour and love it. If there's no wireless charging but there ends up being a pod option then I'm definitely down with that. Either option would be great.
The charging pods have been around since the 9000 and are better in my opinion than Power Mats, because they allow you to use your phone while charging and for those of us who enjoy bedside mode... it just makes sense; rather than the phone laying flat on its back charging on some ugly mat.
The charging pods have been around since the 9000 and are better in my opinion than Power Mats, because they allow you to use your phone while charging and for those of us who enjoy bedside mode... it just makes sense; rather than the phone laying flat on its back charging on some ugly mat.
here is the charging Pod for the 9900
I agree with your asthetic assessment of the inductive mats, I'd rather use a pod/dock myself. The price of those mats is definitely more than I'm gonna shuck out, but it would've been a nice surprise for some.
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The inside of battery cover has the NFC, the two metal contacts on the inside and shown in the picture are part of the NFC.
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I agree with the NFC antenna on the battery cover, but do you see any hint of a coil that would be required to charge via induction. Unless the NFC antenna has a dual purpose?
I agree with your asthetic assessment of the inductive mats, I'd rather use a pod/dock myself.
^^this.
I think that the alternative charging option would have been nice all the same though for the 'wow' factor.
RIM needs some unique features for these upcoming devices in order to stand out from the crowd in a good way.
Soooo I remember hearing about this rumor.. I have my 9900 and just remembered this story, can we charge our 9900's wirelessly?? Thatd be sweet hopefully they can make it possible via nfc
Soooo I remember hearing about this rumor.. I have my 9900 and just remembered this story, can we charge our 9900's wirelessly?? Thatd be sweet hopefully they can make it possible via nfc
