Wireless charging is brilliant — it’s convenient, tidy and fast. Today, we’re going to show you how you can get wireless charging on any phone, from iPhone to Android and Windows phones. Let’s get started!
How to get wireless charging on any phone
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Redditor installs Qi wireless charging on his Nexus 6P
Reddit user /u/rustid impressed the Android community on Friday with his latest project: adding wireless charging to the Nexus 6P. The work doesn’t look the cleanest — thanks to protruding wires on the back of the case and an upside-down Wireless Charger notice — but it works, and that’s what counts.
Does the Nexus 6P have wireless charging?
No, the Nexus 6P doesn’t have wireless charging.
Although a common feature on earlier Nexus devices, Google didn’t include the technology on the latest Nexus phones, the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. In a Reddit AMA interview session, Google engineer Hiroshi Lockheimer stated that they ditched the tech because USB-C solves a lot of wired charging problems and they wanted a thinner phone…
How to add wireless charging to your iPhone 6S
Wireless charging is becoming a standard feature on most flagship phones today. It allows users to simply place their device down on a pad or dock to start charging their device, without the need for plugging in cables. Unfortunately for iPhone 6S users, it currently only works out of the box with phones with a plastic exterior rather than a metal body. This means that iPhone users need some kind of adapter to add wireless charging to their devices. Here are are a couple of options that do just that.
Unshackle your smartphone with this Spigen Qi wireless charger
Earlier this week we look at one of Spigen’s first car holders, and now we’re back with another great charging accessory from the American company. The Spigen F300W is a Qi wireless charger, capable of rapidly charging any Qi-enabled smartphone. This convenient charging stand boasts a stylish elevated design, ensuring your phone is both easy to read and looks great.