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Best Wireless Charging Pads For Galaxy S7

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 5 Jan 2017 4:00 pm
Here are the best wireless charging pads for Galaxy S7
Don't fumble around with charging cables anymore — get a wireless charging pad instead! So you just got the Galaxy S7 and now you want to charge it without having to plug it in each time? Samsung has once again opted to include multiple wireless charging standards on their latest phone, so you will have a variety of options available to purchase. Qi and Powermat have some differences, and not...

Qi or Powermat? What's the difference and which should you choose?

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Posted by Russell Holly on 9 Jun 2015 3:30 pm
Wireless Charging Galaxy S6
Making the switch from cables to platters means picking a standard, which unfortunately isn't as easy or obvious as it sounds. Wireless charging has been around for some time now, though for a myriad of reasons has never really picked up steam. Now that we're seeing more devices support the tech by baking it right into the device instead of making you purchase some ill-fitting or less-than-...

The 2015 Cadillac ATS adds Powermat wireless charging

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 28 Jul 2014 10:21 am
And GM's quiet about it, but the CUE system also supports the Qi charging standard Update: Cadillac has confirmed to Android Central (and a tip of the hat to Slashgear here) that the wireless charging system we're talking about here also supports the Qi standard, which explains why there's a Nexus 5 in the video. It also explains why it wasn't mentioned in this Powermat-specific press...

Starbucks partners with Duracell to offer PMA wireless charging with your coffee

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 12 Jun 2014 6:32 am
Duracell Starbucks
Taking wireless charging to the next level, 100,000 Powermat spots are to be deployed in participating Starbucks and Teavana tea bars. Duracell today announced alongside Starbucks that the rollout will commence in the San Francisco Bay area, expanding Powermat to additional markets next year with full nationwide coverage planned over time at supporting establishments.

Evo 4G accessory review: Powermat wireless charger

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 23 Nov 2010 2:22 pm
Powermat's wireless charging system has been around for quite some time, but it's relatively new for the Evo 4G. The premise is simple: You replace the stock battery cover on the phone with Powermat's cover, which also plugs into the phone's microUSB port. The phone then rests on a charging mat, which in turn is plugged into an outlet. So all you have to do is pick up the phone and go, no...