In early 2021, Xiaomi announced they're working on a wireless charging solution. Unlike the Qi Wireless Charging technology, Xiaomi's solution aims to recharge your device even if it isn't sitting on the charging pad. So as long as you walk inside the room with a Mi Air Charge device, yourpatible phone will automatically gain power. Xiaomi does this by using 144 antennas in a charging box that transmits a millimeter-wave signal. The smartphone then receives this signal through 14 embedded antennas, converting it to up to 5 watts of power. The Mi Air Charge is expected to have a range of several meters and can even go through objects without a drop in charging efficiency. Although Xiaomi's announcement got many people excited about the technology, Xiaomi Global spokesperson Agatha Tang clarifi has no plans to release it as part of its product portfolio in 2021. See full list on The Mi Air Charge isn't humanity's first foray into wireless power. In fact, Wardenclyff Tower, more popularly known as Tesla Tower, was built by Nikola Tesla in 1901on Long Island, New York, as part of his experiment on wireless power transmission. As of now, several small startups are working on developing wireless power. Companies like Yank Tech, Wi-Charge, Energous, and several others are all working on this technology. And although some have already released products for the consumer market, none have gained significant market share. But now, with Xiaomi working on developing similar technology, we hav stepping in. Their vast resources could help propel the research of this new kind of power. See full list on As mentioned earlier, severalpanies have developed and are selling wireless charging—but none have taken off. No major phone manufacturer has adopted it, and there is no clamor from consumers for it. But why? One of the reasons is that over-the-air charging is painfully slow. Even Xiaomi's tech demo only offers a maximum of 5 Watts. That is a trickle in an age where 120-watt fast charging bricks are now available. Furthermore, if you purchase an existing wireless charging hub, you still have to install additional accessories to make your phonepatible. So your thin, sleek device, with built-in Qipatible wireless charging, must have a bulky, unsightly accessory case attached to it. Considering purchasing the hub and its accessories brings additional costs as well, most consumers would instead just work with what the phone manufacturer installed in their phone. Related: How Does Fast Charging Work? After all, today's fast chargers can give you enough power for hours of use... See full list on So, despite the lack of demand from consumers, why is Xiaomi pursuing the development of this tech? There are several possible reasons, so let's take a look at some of them. See full list on So, is the Mi Air Charge True Wireless Charging? The answer to that is both yes and no. Yes, it could possibly recharge your phone wirelessly. But no, our existing technology isn't advanced enough to make it practical. The beamed power merely sits at 5 watts, you need additional accessories to make it work, and the charging device is humongous. Furthermore, there is no statement on its efficiency. How much power will the wireless hub consume to deliver the required charge? Nevertheless, having Xiaomi, one of the world's leading smartphone and electronics manufacturers, on the case is a good sign. After all, not every technology is practical and affordable at the start. But with time, effort, and resources, there's a good chance we will see true wireless charging in the years toe. See full list on
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