New iPhone models will be 'waterproof' and have WIRELESS charging, reveals Apple supplier Wistron

                                 

• Wistron CEO Robert Hwang leaked the news after a meeting on Wednesday 
• He mentioned features coming this year 'like waterproof and wireless charging'
• Wistron is reportedly involved in the making of Apple's iPhone Plus models
• A patent published by Apple in April looked at charging devices using WiFi 

An Apple partner has leaked that the 'iPhone 7s Plus', set for release in September, will include wireless charging.

Wistron chief executive Robert Hwang told reporters that, along with wireless charging, Apple's latest Plus model will improve on the water resistant design introduced with the 

iPhone 7 last year.

The CEO made the comments in an apparent breach of secrecy protocols after his company's annual shareholder meeting in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Wednesday.

An Apple partner has leaked that the 'iPhone 7s Plus', set for release in September, will include wireless charging (stock image). Wistron chief executive Robert Hwang said that, along with wireless charging, Apple's latest Plus model will improve on its water resistant design

WIRELESS CHARGING OVER WI-FI

A patent filed by Apple in April reveals it is considering a charging system that uses electromagnetic frequencies usually reserved for data transmission. 

It could one day allow people to charge their tablets, phones and other electronic devices using Wi-Fi, mobile data or even satellite signals.

The new technology would use special antennas to direct a 'beam' of energy over such frequencies, for example those used by Wi-Fi connections.

This would ensure a strong signal which could extend the range of wireless charging capabilities.

Mr Hwang specifically mentioned 'new features' coming this year, 'like waterproof and wireless charging,' Nikkei reports.

He told reporters: 'Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit.'

Wistron is reportedly involved in the making of Apple's 5.5-inch iPhone Plus models, including the upcoming iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple are expected to release three new iPhone models this September, including a flagship model iPhone 8 with a radical new design and a curved OLED screen.

Apple will likely also release successors to the iPhone 7 series, featuring the same general design and LCD displays.