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A look at wireless charging tech’s fledgling start and challenges it faces

Wireless chargers are increasingly powering smartphones, TWS earbuds, smartwatches, and several other consumer electronic devices. Last year, Mi introduced a tech that enables users to remotely charge multiple smartphones at the same time without any cables or wireless charging stands. In another category of devices, flash memory driver maker SanDisk sells 10W charger that supports fast wireless charging for Qi-compatible smartphones. Challenges facing wireless charging tech Charging time and output are the biggest challenges for wireless charging tech remains around the time and maximum output as they are not as fast as the wired chargers, according to Xiaomi India’s chief marketing officer Anuj Sharma. Some experts have expressed concern over charging tech’s design, noting that inefficient design could cause extreme temperature fluctuations in the wireless charging system.

The Hindu

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