Case-Mate Hug

The Case-Mate Hug is a wireless charging platform that is made to fit iPhone 3G and 3Gs, and is forward compatible with any new device according to the Wireless Power Consortium standard. The charger consists of a tray that plugs into an AC outlet and a case that is specially made to fit the iPhone.

According to the standard, the tray will charge any type of case and phone that is compatible simply by resting the phone (in the case) on top of the tray. All of the charging is done wirelessly, using green technology to draw just enough power to recharge and no more. The case itself is made to be durable, as well as light and elegant enough to make the phone still comfortable to use, and it is designed with a two part locking mechanism. Surprisingly enough the charging speed is the same as with an iPod or iPhone charger, although a downside is there is no way to place the phone in a dock to sync with a computer while still in the case, you would have to remove the phone first.