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Nexus 4 charging orb is LIVE on Google play

When I "just" I mean about a month or so ago. This isn't available in the UK yet so I might as well just stick with my pad.

Quick question...when you put the phone on the orb does the screen come on to show its charging? One of the things I hate about my pad that it makes my phone do that.
Yeah, the screen turns on.
 
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One thing I noticed about this Orb, well maybe its a 4.2.2 issue, is that the phone doesn't always make a sound when its placed on the Orb. Its very inconsistent and because of that, I'm not always sure I have my phone on the thing right unless I turn the screen on.

Anyone else getting inconsistent tones when placing your phone on the Orb?
 
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I cant see paying for this at this price unless this will work with every successive phone I purchase. If it only works with this phone then it wont make sense considering how long I keep a phone. I do think its pretty awesome though.

I think Wireless charging will become more and more standard on phones to come. However, it depends if Qi becomes THE standard...
 
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