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Apple iPhone 5: Heading for solar power?"
It appears that Apple has been granted a patent which in future could enable Apple portable devices to use solar power. This would not replace existing batteries though, but would act as a supplement.
Interesting concept, nice to see Apple taking a more GREEN approach in their products.
A solar-powered device would work by way of a voltage converter that would charge the onboard battery from the sun and could be implemented via a back cover while the phone was on a flat surface or docking station. It would also be able to be used via ambient light and not necessarily direct sunlight.
I'm curious as to how this will affect battery life over time. If the device is constantly being recharged by either direct sun light or ambient light, the life span of the battery could be dramatically reduced. Let's just hope there is some level of logic where it will not start recharging the phone until the battery is at 10 or 20% battery power.
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