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Samsung Galaxy S4 will offer wireless charging, but it’s going to cost you

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One of the many Galaxy S4 accessories we saw today included a non-descript wireless charging plate, much akin to the many other Qi-based products we’ve seen from other OEMs. What this means is that Samsung has built wireless charging into the Galaxy S4 spec, but it will cost you — up to $100 in some cases. Carriers have the choice of purchasing the optional wireless charging-enabled battery cover, but it’s not yet known whether it will work with the Qi standard.

The Nexus 4 and Nokia Lumia 920 independently thrust wireless charging into the spotlight in the past six months, but it could be the Galaxy S4 — if carriers decide to push it — to finally bring it into the mainstream. I cannot tell you how convenient it has been to charge my phone wirelessly in recent months; just place it down on a small disc and you’re good to go.

We’ll know more in the coming weeks how much the accessories will cost, but it’s looking like the back cover will be $39.95 and the charging plate will be $59.95.

Via: Engadget

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