iPhone 8 – inductive charging produced by Broadcom

iPhone 8 it could have an inductive charging system developed by Apple in partnership with Broadcom, according to some information that appeared today. The induction charging system that Apple could use in the iPhone 8 would be under development at Apple and Broadcom for more than 2 years.

The iPhone 8 will have a glass case, and unlike aluminum, this material substantially reduces interference, thus facilitating wireless charging. In order to make induction charging in the iPhone 8 even more attractive, the Apple company intends to use a technology that allows very fast charging, and the charging range will also be extended.

Apple wants to implement very fast induction charging in the iPhone 8 to differentiate itself from the rest of the smartphones that already have such functions. Recent rumors suggest that the iPhone 8 will charge quickly by induction at 15W, compared to the 5W that the iPhone 7 draws, but Apple is testing multiple induction charging systems at the moment.

iPhone 8 – inductive charging produced by Broadcom

Although today's information suggests that Apple works with Broadcom, in reality Apple also collaborates with Lite-On Semiconductor, MediaTek, Foxconn, Pegatron and Luxshare. Apple is testing multiple inductive charging systems for the iPhone 8 and it is not known which will be chosen, but regardless of the choice, it should be the best for us.

Apple is trying to catch up with its competition with the inductive charging system for the iPhone 8, so it must have characteristics that make it stand out. Fast charging with up to 15W is a function that would draw attention in a positive way to the induction charging system of the iPhone 8, but the implementation is not certain.

"We believe the glass back cover is conductive to wireless charging as it reduces signal interference versus a metal casing. It is possible for Apple to add proprietary features such as fast charging or extended charging to differentiate itself from the pack and enhance the value of its own hardware ecosystem."

Having said that, iPhone 8 has a very high chance of surprising us with the induction charging system, but everything also depends on Apple's plans. My opinion is that Apple will pleasantly surprise us with the induction charging system of the iPhone 8.