Finnish handset maker Nokia has joined the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), said the group on Thursday.

“As the world''s largest mobile phone manufacturer and leader in mobile telecommunications, Nokia brings a new dimension to the Consortium. This significantly expands the potential market traction of the Qi wireless charging standard,” said Menno Treffers, Chairman, Wireless Power Consortium.

Earlier in August, the consortium released the 0.95 version of the specification and unveiled their logo, playing along the line of "Qi" concept of Eastern medicine and spirituality.

Commenting on the collaboration, Markku Verkama, Director, Devices R&D, Nokia, said, “Consumers expect ease of use and general compatibility of mobile devices. By joining the Wireless Power Consortium, Nokia continues to support the open standards approach that aims to meet these consumer expectations. Wireless Power Consortium is the first serious effort by the leading companies to harmonize the wireless charging technologies.”