Digitimes reports that both Apple and Samsung are expected to introduce wireless charging solutions for their “flagship models” of smartphones in 2013. Qi inductive charging will be the technology used by Samsung for the Galaxy S IV, while Apple works on their own version of wireless charging.

However, the Galaxy S IV may not come with embedded wireless charging capability. Instead, users are required to buy replacement back covers for their smartphone for access to a charging pad, the sources indicated.

Apple is likely to adopt the wireless charging technology developed internally, but it remains unknown if the next-generation iPhone will come with built-in wireless charging capability or with other attached accessories, said the sources.

Via [MacRumors]