While Apple's image has taken some hits for not leading the way when it comes to green tech, that doesn't mean they're not concocting a plan to leapfrog the competition. We've seen plenty of accessories that use renewable energy to charge your gadgets, but rumor has it that the next generation of iPhones, iPods, and MacBooks could be equipped with their own built-in renewable energy chargers. A recent patent published by the super-savvy tech company reveals plans for a behind-the-screens solar panel.
In the future, your Mac could be quietly charging by way of a solar panel behind it's LCD screen -- extending your battery's life and reducing you computer's eco-footprint. By harnessing the ambient light that passes through the device's LCD screen, Apple is hoping to be able to go green without having to sacrifice their trademark designs. It seems like they might really be onto something here. If you think about it, LCD screens might be the best location on most devices to collect solar power -- they're just not the most obvious choice.
[via Engadget]
[via Engadget]
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