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Apple has long been a hold-out from releasing wireless charging devices, but according to a new Bloomberg report there’s a big reason for that. The report claims that Apple plans to release ‘long range’ wireless charging that doesn’t need direct contact with a mat. The details are scarce, but it’s expected the Cupertino-based company will add it to iPad or iPhones in 2017. Current wireless charging technologies, such as Qi, can transmit power at a distance of up to 35mm which means the phone needs to have almost direct contact to continue charging. Still, the standard has been widely adopted…

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