I was in Hiroshima last week and saw this NTT-Docomo shop.

The new NTT smartphones are prominently displayed

With Qi wireless charging pad, of course

And Aquos phone with Qi logo

NTT Docomo is selling a waterproof phone 'Aquos'. The phone is charged wirelessly on a Qi wireless charger made by Sharp. http://us.aving.net/news/view.php?articleId=205912&Branch_ID=us

It is difficult to make a phone waterproof. Connectors are usually the point of entry for water and dust.

Wireless charging makes it so much easier. The watertight seals on the phone need not be opened during normal use and you can stay connected while sailing, surfing, rafting, kayaking and rowing.

More info about the phone in Japanese: http://www.sharp.co.jp/corporate/news/110728-a.html

TÜV Rheinland announced the launch of a new independent compliance testing lab in Taiwan to meet the growing demand for Qi certification.

TÜV Rheinland is now part of the ecosystem of services that is evolving around the Qi standard. This ecosystem consists of component suppliers, engineering services, manufacturing services, and now also test- and certification services.

It makes business sense to invest in open standards!