Competition is really heating up in the wireless charging space. Last month, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)
shared news that Qualcomm
joined its board, and now the competing Power Matters Alliance (
PMA)
is making a similar announcement. Qualcomm has also signed on with the
PMA, and will be taking on a "senior leadership role" at the
organization. The chipset manufacturer is reportedly aiding in the
development of a new specification that will enable PMA devices (such as
Powermat) to
receive wireless power using both low-frequency induction and
high-frequency resonance. If that tech is implemented, certain
smartphones and other gadgets will be compatible with a wider range of
wireless charging devices. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on product
announcements from other members, such as AT&T, which
previously committed to lighting up several devices with PMA charging by 2014.
Source : engadget
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