the Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 charging stand (click to view on Amazon)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nWe have become more used to this technology as many of the big companies like Apple and Samsung have added wireless charging to their new products.<\/p>\n
I believe that this movement is only on its threshold and that we will continue to see a growth in the tech industry.<\/p>\n
This information will be based on wireless charging technology and my own opinions.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Is Wireless Charging?<\/b><\/h2>\n
It is just what it sounds like: charging your device without any cables connected to it. <\/span><\/p>\nYou might have seen a wireless charger in a tech shop at some point. The most classic look is generally a small pad made out of plastic but they can all come in different shapes. <\/span><\/p>\nSome are even built into certain tables where you just simply place your device on a spot where the charger is close enough to the surface that the charger and device can connect. <\/span><\/p>\nThere are also some smartphones that can actually charge other phones through contact.<\/span><\/p>\nHow Does Wireless Charging Actually Work?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Wireless charging works by using electromagnetic induction that creates an alternating electromagnetic field between the charger and the device. This means basically changing the dynamic of the electricity to travel in between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe device and charger unit generally have to be placed on top of each other for this to work.\u00a0<\/span>Depending on the charger and device, you might have to place them in a certain way to get the best connection.<\/span><\/p>\nIt may sound like electricity going through the air is dangerous, but this is not something that is harmful to you or your device.<\/p>\n
What Devices Can I Use With Wireless Charging?<\/strong><\/h3>\nMany of the new smartphones from Android and Apple supports the use of wireless charging.<\/p>\n
Apple has included wireless charging in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, but there are also some wireless charging adapters for the older generations of the iPhone.<\/p>\n
These are some Android smartphones that are compatible with wireless charging.<\/p>\n
\n- The later Samsung Galaxy series<\/li>\n
- LG G7 Thinq<\/li>\n
- LG V30<\/li>\n
- Nokia 8 Sirocco<\/li>\n
- Sony Xperia XZ2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Smartwatches With Wireless Charging<\/strong><\/h3>\nWorth mentioning is that wireless charging is not only for phones but also for other gadgets like smartwatches. These are some of the smartwatches series on the market that are also compatible with wireless charging<\/p>\n
\n- Apple Watch<\/li>\n
- Samsung Gear<\/li>\n
- Motorola Moto 360<\/li>\n
- Asus ZenWatch<\/li>\n
- Pebble SmartWatch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It’s a good idea to check the wireless compatibility when you’re thinking about buying a new smartphone or smartwatch.<\/em><\/p>\nIs Wireless Charging Something New?<\/b><\/h2>\n
There has been an increase in attention towards wireless charging in the last few years. <\/span><\/p>\nThis is mainly because the smartphone companies are creating more devices that are compatible with wireless charging.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nThe History Of Wireless Charging<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlthough it’s more popular now, wireless charging is not something new. Some electrical toothbrushes and other bathroom accessories, for example, began using wireless charging back in the 1990s. <\/span><\/p>\nIt has however grown greater in popularity since it was introduced to smartphones and other devices in the later 2000s. Now even more as for the recent release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X among other smartphones.<\/span><\/p>\nTo look back in history, as early as in the late 1800s, Nikola Tesla was already working on projects that involved the transmission of electrical fields where there would be no wires used in between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDuring his projects and experiments, he actually had success by using the same technical practice as we use in our wireless chargers today but on a larger scale and it wasn’t able to be controlled.<\/span><\/p>\nAlthough his creation was not to be used much during his time, the wireless technology we have today is thanks to the earlier practices by Nikola Tesla before our time.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n Is Wireless Charging Slower Than Wired Charging?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The general answer is yes but it\u2019s not the full answer and I will explain why.<\/span><\/p>\nYou should know that there are different types of charging.<\/span><\/p>\nWired charging<\/b> – The standard wired charging, used by all previous phones.<\/span><\/h3>\nFast wired charging<\/b> – What it sounds like, a faster version of wired charging.<\/span><\/h3>\nWireless charging<\/b> – About the same speed as the standard wired charging, but wireless.<\/span><\/h3>\n