Just two more days to go, and we will get to know all the facts about all the devices that Google is going to pull out of its hat. The LG Nexus 4 has probably been one of the most speculated devices in recent times, with several leaks of images and specs throwing Android enthusiasts into a tizzy. By now, just when we were starting to believe that pretty much everything about the specs and the capabilities of the device is known to a reasonable extent, another rumour has resurfaced, and has gotten us thinking.
A couple of weeks ago, based on allegedly leaked FCC spec sheets, rumor had it that the LG Nexus 4 would also support wireless charging. Since there were more meatier matters about the device that were being uncovered at that time, this rumored feature took a back seat on the rumor mills. A new picture of what is supposedly a Wireless charger for the LG Nexus 4 has popped up at Android HD Blog, an Italian website. While there definitely was a Wireless charging pad/adapter in the Ancillary Equipment List, as well as an NFC cum Wireless Charging Battery cover being tested, as per the leaked FCC details, there was neither any confirmation, nor any mention of this feature, or accessory till now.
Moving on to the rumored Wireless Charger itself, the image does show a very sleek accessory, with the Nexus branding, and the device has that distinct Nexus Q-ish look and feel to it. While there is no reason to believe this is a fake, if the recent Nexus X hoax has taught us anything, it is that with the right tools, skills and timing, even the most obvious fakes can be made to look real. Secondly, we are not sure if an accessory with Nexus branding has ever been made available in the past- Sure, there may have been various accessories specially created for Nexus devices by same OEMs, but not bearing the magical word.
On the other hand, if this is indeed an actual pic, and if the said accessory does exist, then this would probably be one the coolest looking accessories ever created. And oh – Wireless charging is cool too!
But for now, we would still take this with a bit more than a pinch of salt. After all, the truth is just a weekend away. We’ve waited so long and endured so many rumours and leaks, so what’s another one, eh? What do you think – Cool or Lame?
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