LG’s solar powered phones gives 3 minute calls for 10 minute sunbathing
February 19, 2009 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under LG
LG recently unveiled their new solar power technology for mobile phones, giving users 3 minutes worth of calls for 10 minutes of exposure to sunlight. The phone’s solar technology is harnessed from the battery cover, giving it access to unlimited charging potential. According to them, exposure to natural light allows enough standby time to last forever, never needing a charge.
iPhone Now Has Solar Panels // The future of pushing it with gadgets
May 27, 2008 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Apple
Nokia’s developing a Zero Waste charger. Gave away a solar powered accessory last week. And now Apple’s turning the iPhone green as well, with solar panels. Yep, call it pressure or part of a bigger corporate vision, but the iPhone is in tweaks to receive a solar charge.
Call it a hybrid of sorts, because the new iPhone in the works (highly doubt it is this one that’s coming in June) will also have a standard lithium ion pack as a backup battery.
My brazened prediction: the future holds a boundless source of solar energy for portable devices. This actually …read more
