The Nokia Lumia 920's wireless charger: A revolution for smartphones?

Tech blogs are salivating over a sparkly new Windows Phone 8 handset that boasts a 4.5-inch display and an innovative new cordless charging pad

A rendering of the Nokia Lumia 920 charging pad
(Image credit: Twitter/evleaks)

The dust is still settling after Apple's $1 billion trouncing of Samsung (and indirectly, Google) in a highly publicized patent battle, and the shake-up in the hyper-competitive smartphone market may let Microsoft claim a larger slice. On Wednesday, Sept. 5, Microsoft and Nokia will reportedly unveil a new flagship Windows handset, the Nokia Lumia 920, which, among other attractions, reportedly comes with an innovative wireless charger that could be a game changer. Here's what you should know:

What will the phone be like?

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