doogald said:
I can live without wireless charging.
Everybody can live without wireless charging. We just don't have to. I'll choose not to.
The convenience of just casually setting the phone down on a pad without plugging/unplugging a cable or dock is subjective. For me it's like having auto-on/off on my car headlights. Sure I can turn them off— it only takes a second or two. But I don't have to.
While it's less efficient that direct wire charging, for most of us that's not at all critical. As for portability, so what. It's nice to have a'true battery' pack to charge a phone on the fly, but that's really a whole other discussion. Well, unless you don't have electricity where you live or work. You don't use AC wall chargers? Most of us will have to use them anyway, so for those who like convenience, it's not a big deal. And you'll have to charge the battery pack. Interesting work flow, that.
So wireless charging has nothing to offer you, but for others, me— it's all good.
phreddyl; said:
I actually think the wireless AirPods will just be a case upgrade. You’ll have a choice to purchase separately.
That's probably correct on both counts. I like the idea but given typical Apple pricing, I probably wouldn't pay more than $29 for a new case, and Apple would/will probably want >$39. I don't feel the ROC (Return On Convenience).
I'll get a second pair and I'm not sure if wireless charging will get more money from me.