I’m excited to share the latest innovations in wireless charging technology that are coming in 2024. As an early adopter of wireless charging, I always look forward to advances that will make this technology even more convenient and efficient. Here’s an in-depth look at what we can expect.
Faster Charging Speeds
One of the most anticipated improvements is faster wireless charging speeds. Currently, most wireless chargers max out at 15W, which is quite slow compared to wired fast charging. However, new protocols and coils will enable wireless charging up to 50W in 2024. This means you’ll be able to charge a smartphone battery from 0 to 50% in just 15 minutes wirelessly. For comparison, 15W wireless charging takes over an hour to reach 50%. The convenience of quick top-ups without cables will be a game changer.
Brands like Xiaomi and Oppo are at the forefront of developing these faster wireless charging standards. I’m hopeful that flagship devices from Samsung, Apple and others will also adopt 50W wireless charging by 2024. Faster wireless charging will finally offer parity with speeds people are used to from wired fast charging.
Longer Range Wireless Charging
Another key development is longer range wireless charging, which will increase the distance allowed between the charger and device. Current wireless charging requires nearly direct contact with charging pads. However, new extended range wireless charging will work up to 30cm away.
This will enable charging your phone while holding it in your hand or charging multiple devices at once from a single wireless charger. Brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Motorola are demoing this technology, with Xiaomi’s Mi Air Charge able to work within a radius of several feet. Longer distances finally deliver the wire-free convenience that wireless charging promises.
In-Car Wireless Charging
Wireless charging will also become a more integral part of vehicles in 2024. Major manufacturers like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes are planning to introduce in-car wireless charging pads. Rather than plugging in your phone, you’ll just be able to place it on a dedicated charging area while driving.
Some car makers are even experimenting with near-field magnetic resonance technology that can charge devices without direct contact. This would allow passengers in all seats to charge their phones wirelessly throughout the car’s cabin. In-car wireless charging will certainly be convenient and eliminate tangled cables.
Spatial Positioning for Efficient Charging
Here’s an exciting innovation still in development – spatial positioning technology to improve wireless charging efficiency. It uses infrared cameras, depth sensors and AI to monitor the position of your device on a charging pad. It can then dynamically adjust the magnetic field direction in real-time to target your device.
This ensures your phone is perfectly aligned with the charging coils, enabling faster and more efficient power transfer. The tech could essentially eliminate dead-spots or hot-spots on charging pads. Companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Motorola are working on implementing spatial positioning in upcoming devices for truly effortless wireless charging.
Conclusion
It’s clear that wireless charging capabilities will take a big leap forward in 2024. With faster speeds, longer ranges, in-car integration and spatial positioning, wireless charging will become an even more seamless part of our user experience. I can’t wait to upgrade to these next-gen devices and finally enjoy the cable-free future that wireless charging promises. The improvements coming in the next two years will go a long way towards making wireless charging the default for all our devices.
