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There's something satisfying about being able to put all your mobile devices in one place and just having them charge without plugging in a single cable. Wireless charging pads offer a seamless experience when it comes to charging your phone, smartwatch, and other supported devices, and while there are plenty of different options, if you're on the hunt for something truly unique crafted from high-quality materials that offers an elevated look — the Nomad Base Station is going to be the one for you.
Best Qi wireless chargers in 2023
There are a number of Qi wireless charger options on the market. If you're looking for good wireless chargers, we can help.
Although it isn't the fastest way to charge your phone in most cases, wireless charging is often the most convenient option. It won't be used to charge your phone quickly in a pinch, but it's a great way to top off your battery throughout the day. All the best phones today support the Qi-compatible charging standard, and iPhones support Qi and MagSafe. You can buy a wireless charger for your desk, nightstand, and car, making it easy to charge your phone wirelessly during the day. However, the wireless charger market can appear cluttered with a lot of cheap and unreliable chargers. To help you find the right one for your daily use, we've rounded up a list of the best Qi-compatible chargers below.
Best MagSafe adapters for Android in 2023
Want to use MagSafe accessories with your Android? Here's a collection of adapters you can use to do that.
As an Android user, it’s understandable to be curious about Apple's MagSafe technology. You also might be wondering if MagSafe works with high-end Android phones. The answer is yes! MagSafe is just like Qi wireless charging but with magnets thrown in for alignment purposes. Still, MagSafe is a pretty clever concept, and since there are a lot of interesting third-party MagSafe chargers (and tons of MagSafe accessories) out there, you might be interested in picking one up for your Android device.
Best Samsung Galaxy S21 wireless chargers in 2023
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series boasts of wireless charging, and here are your best wireless charger options for the new device series!
Over the last few years, wireless charging technology has come a long way. Rather than constantly plugging it into a wall-based power socket, you can just drop and forget your phone on a wireless charging pad and come back to it topped up.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series have wireless charging?
Does the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series have wireless charging? The answer is no, but there are reasons why you should want it.
Wireless charging is a convenience that many users can't go without. It's not something that I particularly rely on, but I've amassed a collection of wireless chargers over the years and it's nice to be able to make use of them. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series has just launched, and sadly like its predecessors, it doesn't support wireless charging. That means if you too have a collection of wireless chargers, you're out of luck. There's also no reverse wireless charging either, for that matter.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series support wireless charging?
Wondering if the Samsung Galaxy S22 series supports wireless charging and how fast it is? Here's everything you need to know.
Wireless charging is a feature that many consumers look for in their next phones. Personally speaking, charging a phone isn't the most tedious task out there, but plugging in and removing a cable takes a couple of extra seconds. Using a wireless charger is just so much more convenient, and many high-end phones support the feature. And if you're wondering, yes, that includes the Samsung Galaxy S22 series.
Samsung 25W wireless charger spotted at FCC, might arrive with Galaxy S22 series
A new 25W wireless charger from Samsung just passed through the FCC, possibily indicating the Galaxy S22 could charge at that speed.
We're not too far off from the (supposed) release of Samsung's Galaxy S22 series, which is reportedly set for February, after the rumored release of the Galaxy S21 FE. The phones have leaked many times already, but now we have a look at one accessory Samsung might release alongside the S22: a new wireless charger.
Ikea's latest product lets you add wireless charging to nearly any table
Ikea's latest product, Sjömärke, is a wireless charging pad that can be added to nearly any table. Simply mount it underneath the table.
If you're looking to add a wireless charger to your desk or table, then Ikea may have just what you need. The Swedish company's latest product is a wireless charging pad that can be added to the underside of a table and charges your phone via the Qi wireless standard. It's called Sjömärke, it costs $39.99, and it works through plastic and wood that's between three-eights of an inch to seven-eights of an inch thick.
Motorola's second-gen over-the-air wireless charger can charge 4 devices simultaneously
Motorola recently showcased its second-gen over-the-air wireless charger that can charger 4 devices simultaneously. Read on to learn more.
Motorola has unveiled a new over-the-air wireless charging solution that builds upon the tech that it showcased at CES earlier this year. The new over-the-air wireless charger can charge more devices than the previous model, and it can do so at a much greater distance.
MagVOOC is OPPO's take on Apple's MagSafe magnetic wireless charging tech
OPPO's MagVOOC is the company's answer to Apple's MagSafe magnetic wireless charing technology. Read on to know more.
Earlier this month, Realme demonstrated MagDart, the company's take on Apple’s MagSafe magnetic charging technology. It was only a matter of time before other BBK-owned smartphone brands followed suit with similar announcements. And predictably so, OPPO has now shown off its own version. At the ongoing Smart China Expo 2021 in Shenzhen, OPPO detailed its magnetic wireless charging system dubbed MagVOOC.
Exclusive: Here's our real-world first look at Realme's MagDart charging
Here's our first look at Realme's upcoming MagDart charger and the Realme Flash. Check out the video to see it in action.
Apple launched a new MagSafe wireless charger with the launch of the iPhone 12 series last year. The charger made it easy for users to align the charging coil in their phones with the one in the charger, as it magnetically attached to the back of the phone in the correct location. While many Android phones support Qi wireless charging and some work with Apple's MagSafe charger, we're yet to see an Android OEM come out with a similar solution. However, that's set to change soon as Realme is working on a magnetic wireless charger called "MagDart."
Can I use a fast charging adapter with my Qi wireless charger?
We answer many of your Qi wireless charger questions, including whether a fast power brick can increase the speed of your wireless charger.
As more smartphone manufacturers add support for the Qi wireless charging standard in their phones, Qi wireless chargers have become quite prevalent. If you have a phone or accessory that supports wireless charging, you may be considering buying a Qi-compatible charger. Some Qi wireless chargers come with their own power bricks, others don’t. So if you're wondering whether attaching a fast charging adapter to your Qi wireless charger will make it charge your phone faster, the answer is yes and no.
OPPO's Wireless Air Charging tech will let you charge your devices over-the-air
Chinese OEM OPPO today demoed a new remote wireless charging technology, called Wireless Air Charging, at MWC Shanghai.
At MWC Shanghai, OPPO launched its flash charging project: The Flash Initiative. As part of this project, other companies can license OPPO's proprietary VOOC fast charging technology and incorporate it into their own products. Along with the flash charging project, the company demoed a new wireless charging tech at the event, called Wireless Air Charging.
NFC and USI collaborate to wirelessly charge styluses with a smartphone
The NFC Forum and USI have announced a partnership that will allow mobile devices to wirelessly charge styluses.
The NFC Forum and Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) have announced a partnership that will allow mobile devices to wirelessly charge styluses.
Xiaomi's 80W wireless charging fills a 4000mAh battery in 19 minutes
Xiaomi today demoed a new 80W fast wireless charging solution which is capable of charging a 4,000mAh from 0-100% in just 19 minutes.
Xiaomi celebrated its tenth anniversary earlier this year in August with the launch of the Mi 10 Ultra and the Redmi K30 Ultra. While both the devices featured top-tier hardware, the Mi 10 Ultra took things to another level by offering users with features like a 120Hz OLED display, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, a 48MP periscope camera with 120x digital zoom, and support for 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Although the 50W wireless fast charging solution on the device is faster than most wired fast charging solutions in the market today, Xiaomi has now demoed an even faster wireless charging solution.
Xiaomi details how the Mi 10 Ultra's 50W wireless charging works
In a recent post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Xiaomi has detailed how the Mi 10 Ultra's 50W fast wireless charging works.
Chinese OEM Xiaomi recently celebrated its tenth anniversary with the launch of the Mi 10 Ultra — the company's most powerful smartphone to date. As you'd expect, the device features top-of-the-line specifications, including Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 865 chip, up to 16GB of LPDRR5 RAM, up to 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage, an impressive 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and more. But one of the most interesting things about the Mi 10 Ultra is its 50W fast wireless charging support, which can charge the 4,500mAh battery on the device in just 40 minutes.
Best Galaxy Note 20 wireless chargers you can get right now
If you're in the market for a new Galaxy Note 20, here's a list of the best Galaxy Note 20 wireless chargers that you can get right now.
Over the last couple of years, Samsung has made some significant improvements to its Galaxy Note lineup, especially in the battery capacity and charging departments. And this year's Galaxy Note 20 lineup is no different. The new Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra pack in large 4,300mAh and 4,500mAh batteries, and include support for 25W fast wired charging and 15W fast wireless charging.
OPPO unveils its 125W wired and 65W wireless fast charging technologies
OPPO has introduced its 125W "flash charge" for fast wired and 65W AirVOOC for fast wireless charging along with two "mini" 110W and 50W GaN chargers.
The smartphone industry is evolving at an increasingly fast pace. The race to get to the top involves constant improvements in the processing capabilities, cameras, display technology, and battery life. Lately, as the batteries on smartphones have grown bigger, smartphone companies and consumers have been emphasizing on faster-charging solutions, inviting innovation from all directions. Almost every major smartphone brand is now implementing dependably fast charging solutions that couldn't be imagined in the past. The current commercial solutions for smartphones go as high as 65W charging by means of independent solutions from Vivo, OPPO, Realme, and Xiaomi. The industry is now preparing for a significant leap as OPPO is announcing its technologies for 125W fast wired charging and 65W fast wireless charging. Along with this, OPPO is also announcing two new compact GaN chargers with up to 110W output.
AUKEY made a wireless charging power bank that doubles as a phone stand
The AUKEY Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank doubles as a charging stand as well. You can flip out a kickstand and ledge to prop up the phone while charging.
Power banks are a great accessory to have around. They can be super helpful when you find yourself in need of some extra battery life in a pinch. Being able to charge your phone without being tied to a wall outlet is very convenient. Power banks with wireless charging have removed the need to carry around even more pesky cables, but AUKEY has a product that takes it to the next level.
New NFC standard enables 1W wireless charging for small devices
The NFC Forum has approved the Wireless Charging Specification, making it possible to charge small devices wirelessly via NFC, in the future. Read on!
Wireless charging has become a mainstream feature these days, as both phones and phone accessories rely on the technology to provide convenience in addition to wired charging. Wireless charging by itself is also evolving, as tech innovators opt for features such as fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging to make the product ecosystem even more alluring. These features require dedicated coils inside the appliance that can wirelessly transmit power. But since space can be at a premium in these appliances, especially on smaller wearables, there is an incentive to explore alternative approaches. The NFC Forum has come up with one, as it announced the approval of a wireless charging specification that will let you charge your devices via NFC chips instead of dedicated wireless coils.