iPhone 8
In the fall of 2017, Apple released the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, the first two iPhone models that offered wireless charging.

Just get a simple android phone. Thats all I ever use. I dont see a difference with that and an iphone which definitely gets unnecessary hype. The phone takes better, sharper pics than my ipad. And is compatible to everything

The iPhone 13 will be coming out this fall, so your 7 is quite a few years behind. Speed, camera, connectivity, etc have been greatly improved. You probably can get a 10 or 11 quite cheap.

Can you still update all the apps on your iPad1? Connect to internet? Get new apps? Most app developers have taken advantage of faster processors and the old apps eventually stop working if you try to upgrade.

Recently upgraded to iphone 12 from iphone 6 plus. It was still working fine, but sometimes treating yourself is a good thing. Also, I decided to go with the mini. Fits better in my pocket.

Yes salesperson in correct
 

I purchased a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL, I use a IPhone 7 plus, mine also has a pad to charge. The phone but since my phone is older, it won’t work in it, I am using a cable to charge it when needed. Phone works too darn good, I am not replacing it

Go to your phone company

I bought an iPhone 12 and replaced it from a iPhone 7. I just did this because I thought I should get a newer phone since my iPhone 7 was so old but it was working fine. I wish I had my iPhone 7 back. The iPhone 12 it’s not as good as the seven in my opinion.

New phone or not
 

FYI, you are going to need a cable regardless of a wireless charging pad IF you want to connect Apple Car Play. We just purchased a new car, and I have a iPhone 12 and it charges just fine on the pad and attaches to the car via Bluetooth. That only lets you make and receive calls and other basic functions. If you want to use Apple Car Play to use things like google maps, Waze, and other apps you will have to plug the phone in for full functionality. I would think you would have a cord and if not you should always have a spare and they are very cheap.

Just buy the power cord when the iPhone will no longer update then purchase your new iPhone. Also your obsolete phone even after activation will still connect to the internet with wifi, take pictures, play stored music files. I have an iPhone3 that still is operational for mp3, video, pictures although much smaller screen works fine will not update

So annoying that a perfectly fine phone like my Iphone6 and MacBook Air laptop are set up to stop being able to upgrade. All the apps nowadays seem to need an iOS of 11 or higher. What a waste. But I get it, they need to make money.

This depends on the car. My 2019 Audi uses a WiFi connection to the phone so no cable is necessary for CarPlay. It is possible that 2022 vehicles from any manufacturer may have the WiFi capability as well.

It is true you’ll need at least I-Phone 8 or higher for wireless charging.

Just plug it in and you can use it as a gps when it’s plugged in as well.

You don’t need blue tooth if you’re plugged in your phone will allow you to use hands free calling and GPS through your cars touch screen as long as the car has apple car play which it should all cars have had it since 2015

Upgrade IPhone 7
 

Yes, it is time to upgrade! I upgraded from the IPhone 7+ to the 12 Pro. It's a night and day difference! You can also go from no charge to 50% in 10 or 15 minutes if you have the correct charger.

If you can afford the upgrade, I highly recommend doing it.