In our list of things that the iPhone 11 is missing, we included one that today makes a lot of sense in the ecosystem of certain manufacturers. We talk about the reversible wireless charging, the ability for a phone to share power from its own battery with other types of devices. He iPhone 11 does not offer it, however, some say that it does include it, but that it is disabled by software.
The mystery of the reversible charge of the iPhone 11
Rumors about this hidden technology come through information from sources close to the company to which Sonny Dickson has had access. Apparently both the iPhone 11 as iPhone 11 Pro They include a bilateral charging system, however, due to a software adjustment, the phones would keep this feature disabled. Because? That is the big question.
Reliable sources are saying that 11 and 11 Pro do not include the hardware for bilateral charging, but that it is software disabled. Somewhat has been removed prior to final production run.
- Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) 13th September 2019
A few days ago, just before the presentation of the iPhone 11, one of the most reputable analysts related to the Apple environment and launch, Ming-Chi Kuo, assured that Apple had rejected the possibility of including bilateral charging because the required efficiency levels had not been achieved. Considering that Kuo is often correct with his statements, it is surprising that phones are now said to include the technology, however, if Apple made the decision at the last minute, it is possible that the hardware is included, never to be used.
The advantages of a two-way charging system
As we explained, a bilateral charging system would allow the iPhone to recharge the battery of the Airpods and even Apple Watch. In the case of the watch, things would get complicated, since the design of the watch might not help to achieve a correct placement on the back of the phone, although the headphones had no problem doing so thanks to their wireless charging case.
Knowing that these two devices are the most suitable for using reversible wireless charging, we must take into account that the current AirPods already have a box available with Qi wireless charging compatible, and that the Apple Watch has just been renewed without showing any type of redesign in its lower area. So why is Apple hiding technology? Have they been late to remove it from the production chain? Do you plan to bring it to life soon?