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Samsung is expected to adopt the Qi wireless charging technology that has been developed and implemented by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) for the next model of its flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S IV.

But it looks like the Galaxy S IV might not come with embedded wireless charging capabilities. However, users are required to purchase a replacement of smartphone backcover to access the charging pad.

Unlike Apple which is likely to adopt this wireless charging technology internally, although not yet known whether this technology will be used in the iPhone 5S is built-in or with other accessories.

Adoption of Samsung to technology Qi Wireless seems to push those technology to become mainstream in smartphones, beating what is promoted by the Alliancefor Wireless Power (A4WP) and the Power Matters Alliance (PMA).

As known earlier than Samsung, the other major brands including Nokia, HTC, LG, Motorola Mobility and Sony Mobile is also a member of the WPC.

Is this technology really going to be paired on their flagship smartphone in the future? we wait for the truth at the time the product is launched later.

According to some sources cited by DigiTimes, Apple reportedly is evaluating how much supply for IGZO panels which could be available in 2013, they planned to use on generation of iPad, mini iPad and next iPhone products.

This issue is also strengthened by the news that Apple is known to have a serious discussion with Sharp on the estimated production capacity IGZO panels for 2013. They also reportedly discussed whether AU Optronics (AUO) L5C Line can also be used to produce such technology.

In addition, Innolux Corporation (formerly Chimei Innolux, or CMI) is reported to have got the license by the Sharp to use Sharp IGZO technology in 3G and 5G line, which means that they are ready to enter the supply chain of Apple in the future.

The main advantages brought by technology IGZO (from the "in-plane-switching" / IPS technology that is now used) are lower power consumption by reducing the need backlighting, a thinner panel, and has a higher pixel density. In addition, the current flow on the screen is different than the non-IGZO screens in general.