Apple plans to create a wireless future, acquires New Zealand-based PowerbyProxi

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple that recently introduced wireless charging to its smartphone lineup has acquired a New Zealand-based firm PowerbyProxi for an undisclosed sum.According to a report in stuff.co.nz on Wednesday, Apple bought PowerbyProxi which specialises in wireless charging technologies based on the Qi wireless standard.
Auckland entrepreneur Fady Mishriki set up PowerbyProxi in 2007 with the goal of helping people charge everyday devices such as mobile phones without having to plug them in.”The company now employs about 55 staff and holds more than 300 patents relating to wireless charging,” the report added.