GEAR4 has announced it is to launch what it says is the world's first dedicated wireless iPhone charger – the PowerPad.

Rather than conductive charging, the PowerPad uses inductive charging, where power is transmitted through the case to the iPhone battery. This means the iPhone can be placed anywhere on the charge pad to be juiced up.

The charging pad plugs into the mains, while the rubber receiver case - that can also act as a protective cover when out and about - powers the device up wirelessly. GEAR4 claims the same charge time as standard wired chargers.

The PowerPad will be available across Europe from November, the charge pad and case kit will cost ?79.99 or 99.99 euros.

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GEAR4 PowerPad wireless iPhone charger announced originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:07:33 +0100

GEAR4 has announced yet another product, this time its latest speaker for iPod and iPhone, the Explorer-SP.

The company is calling it a "Home Portable" speaker, as it can be powered by the mains or the built-in battery.

With "FastCharge" functionality, the speaker juices up in 2 hours for 8 hours of use and has a battery indicator to show how much power is left.

With two full range drivers, GEAR4 says the new speaker offers "3D DSP sound enhancement and discreet, ported bass tuning".

The Explorer-SP comes complete with a metal fold out stand, four dock adapters for iPod/iPhone, a remote control and a padded carry case and it goes on sale in November for ?99.99 or 149.99 euros.

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GEAR4 Explorer-SP announced originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:34:42 +0100