Does The Iphone 7 Have Wireless Charging
Let's talk iPhones. Specifically, the iPhone 7. Remember that trusty friend? It was revolutionary...ish. But something's always bugged me. Something about charging.
The Big Question: Wireless Charging?
Does the iPhone 7 have wireless charging? The suspense is killing you, right? Well, the generally accepted answer is a resounding "Nope!" Official Apple specs? Nope. Marketing materials? Nada. Ask any tech reviewer? They'll probably chuckle. It's a pretty common fact.
But here's my unpopular opinion: I kind of think the iPhone 7 should have had wireless charging. Hear me out!
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A Trip Down Memory Lane (Or, Why I'm Bitter)
Think back to 2016. Wireless charging was becoming a thing. Other phones were doing it. We were dreaming of a world without tangled cords. We were promised a future of effortless power.
And then... the iPhone 7 showed up. Lightning port it was. We were all just... okay with it? I wasn't. I was silently judging everyone. Judgy McJudgerson over here.
Look, I get it. Maybe the technology wasn't quite there yet for Apple's high standards. Maybe they wanted to wait until the tech was PERFECT. But a guy (or gal) can dream, can't they?
The "Lightning" Strikes... My Last Nerve
The Lightning port. It's fine. It works. But let's be honest, it's not exactly the most robust connector in the world, is it? How many Lightning cables have you gone through? Be honest! My bedside table looks like a Lightning cable graveyard.
Wireless charging would have saved us all from this cable carnage. Picture it: just plopping your iPhone 7 on a pad at night. Wake up to a fully charged phone. No fumbling in the dark. No accidentally yanking the cord and sending your phone flying. Pure bliss.
My "Evidence" (Okay, Wishful Thinking)
Okay, so I don't have actual evidence that the iPhone 7 secretly has wireless charging capabilities. But a girl can dream. Maybe somewhere deep inside that aluminum body, there's a hidden coil just waiting to be activated. Probably not. But wouldn't that be amazing?
Seriously though, the fact that the iPhone 8 (which came out just a year later) did have wireless charging makes the iPhone 7's lack of it even more glaring. It's like Apple was teasing us. "Here's what you could have had!"
Am I Alone In This?
I suspect I'm not the only one who feels this way. I bet there are dozens of us! Dozens! We're out there, silently lamenting the missing wireless charging feature of the iPhone 7.
So, next time you're charging your iPhone 7 with that trusty (or not-so-trusty) Lightning cable, just spare a thought for what could have been. A world without wires. A world where Apple listened to my silent pleas.
Maybe, just maybe, one day they'll release an iPhone 7 "Wireless Charging Edition." Okay, probably not. But I can still dream, right?
My "Unpopular" Opinion: It's Still a Good Phone
Despite my wireless charging grievances, I have to admit, the iPhone 7 was a solid phone. It took great pictures (for its time). It was relatively speedy. And it fit comfortably in my hand. I still maintain my opinion on it should have had wireless charging.
It's just... it could have been better. It could have been the wireless charging pioneer we all deserved. But alas, it was not to be. We'll just have to keep living with those pesky Lightning cables. Sigh.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go untangle my charging cables. Wish me luck. And maybe, just maybe, whisper a little prayer to the tech gods for wireless charging to become the standard. Even for old phones.
"Here's to the phones of the past. And to the wireless future that might have been, or will be." -Anonymous (Probably me)