Cool news just in via Forbes.com. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has, "filed a patent to place solar cells in mobile devices." In other words, it sounds like a solar powered iPhone is coming! Funny, my husband was just saying today that he needs a new cell phone because the battery on his isn't holding the charge anymore. However, I really don't want to switch to AT&T (NYSE: T) as our wireless carrier, so it looks as if we won't get a solar powered iPhone until other wireless carriers are allowed into the game.
The point is - Apple has done it again being first to market with cutting edge technology (assuming it works well). Naturally, all the technicalities of the patent haven't been released, but it's interesting to think not just about how the solar cells will work in mobile devices but also about how the technology will affect the entire mobile market.
The times they are a changin', and it sure is a fun ride with Apple at the wheel!
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