Belkin Shipping Qi-Based 10-Watt Wireless Charging Stand, Pad for Smartphones

Belkin’s 10-watt Boost Up wireless charging stand ($69) and pad ($59), launched at CES, are available for purchase, said the company Thursday. The Qi-based devices, which work with generation 8 and higher iPhones -- along with LG, Samsung and Sony smartphones -- have premium shielding and resistors to minimize interference so battery life, touch screen and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and LTE signals aren’t disrupted, said the company. Belkin added LED alerts for foreign-object detection to prevent the charger from emitting unnecessary power and heat that could damage the phone, it said. The accessories maker notes on its website that placing magnetic mounts, metal cases or other objects between a phone and a wireless charger could reduce performance or damage magnetic strips or RFID chips like those found in some credit cards, security badges and passports. Belkin warns users that if their phone cases hold any of those items, they should remove them before charging and make sure they aren’t between the back of the phone and the charger.