Questions are being raised on how the new InstaCharge app that was launched in Suva last week can store energy outside a mobile phone’s battery while many are calling on the company based in Fiji to provide a full explanation regarding this app.
InstaCharge supposedly allows a user to recharge their phone's battery at the push of a button, with no need for chargers or battery packs.
Fijivillage sent questions regarding this issue to the InstaCharge email address that was provided at a pre-launch late last week however the emails kept bouncing.
Radio NZ reports that InstaCharge's creator, Douglas Stewart, claims his app saves excess power after a phone is fully charged so, at the push of a button, a user can instantly recharge when the battery is low.
But if it does what it claims to, Las Vegas‑based Stewart will have done what scientists for decades have been unable to: overcome the fundamental laws of thermo-dynamics.
Justin Hodgkiss, an associate professor of physical chemistry at Victoria University in Wellington says one of the fundamental principles is that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
He says it’s just simple, you can't just make energy with an app.
Our email went through to the InstaCharge email address yesterday after we managed to speak to one of the company’s officials about our emails bouncing. They then responded briefly via email.
They say that they are aware of the comments made by reports and blogs questioning how the InstaCharge app functions.
They say in the pursuit of technology, man and woman have always questioned the validity of inventions and creations, and InstaCharge is no different.
The email says that Douglas Stewart's creation has indeed caused global intrigue to those who claim to be technical experts, speculation and skepticism has been mentioned yet none have produced any substantial evidence as to why it does not work.
It says that the InstaCharge App's intellectual property is very sensitive.
The InstaCharge Team further says that the delivery of the app to the general public is work in progress which depends on each territory on a case by case scenario.
They say this will also be determined whether or not it will become available via mobile network providers or other means.
The team says a full statement will be released next week on the questions many are asking.
InstaCharge is not available on App Store and Play Store.
Fijivillage has also spoken to Vodafone and Digicel.
Vodafone says they are not aware of this product and how it works. They also say that they are not involved in any way.
Digicel says no one has spoken to them about this.
We have also sent questions to Acting Prime Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
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