The future of phone charging technology – what’s available and what’s coming soon

Phones, laptops, tablets, and even hair styling technologies all need to be charged. And, with an ever-increasing list of devices to charge, the pressure is on for faster, more efficient and more environmentally friendly charging options.

Our wireless smartphone charger grommets and motorised pop-up sockets are extremely popular with businesses and home office owners looking to simplify their cabling, make charging faster and more convenient, and generally upgrading their office, but, with such a rate of change, what can we look forward to in the world of device charging?

Faster charging and high-power charging

In our time-strapped world, with our ever-increasing reliance on technology, we’re always after more power more quickly. For this reason, the race is on to develop wireless charging systems that charge faster and boast a higher power output to deliver a faster charge.

Resonance charging

At present, resonance charging is constrained by the spatial distance between the gadget and the charger, however, in a market permanently in pursuit of convenience, resonance charging will develop to allow for greater charging distances and more spatial freedom. This, in turn, will open the market for more flexible charging set-ups and less need for precise charging pads.

Multi-device charging

And, with so many devices clamouring for our power sockets, multi-device charging will become more popular as wireless charging systems evolve to charge multiple devices, simultaneously saving space and making charging more convenient.

Smart charging

It isn’t just Electric Vehicle charging that will become more intelligent. Small device charging will see a boom in smart charging options with wireless charging devices capable of adjusting charging speeds based on the needs of the device being charged. This will help batteries last longer and reduce energy waste.

The impact of Electric Vehicle charging

Of course, no article on charging would be complete without giving some consideration to Electric Vehicle charging. The growth of Electric Vehicles is a key factor in the development of charging systems to make charging vehicles easier and more accessible. It’s possible that, in time, we could see wireless charging systems embedded in roads and parking lots, making wires and cables a thing of the past.

And, with Intelligent EV charging, chargers should be able to load balance more effectively, storing power when the network has more capacity and then using that to charge devices when required, using power networks more efficiently. It’s likely that, over time, the learnings and advancements seen in Electric Vehicle charging will feed back into creating more efficient and environmentally friendly charging for other, smaller devices.

Key drivers of advancement

Sustainability and efficiency will also be key drivers within the development of chargers as organisations strive to reduce their carbon footprint and look for more environmentally friendly solutions.

We’re also likely to see manufacturers more widely embrace the use of wireless charging capabilities.

However, the single biggest thing that manufacturers can do to make it easier for people to charge their devices is to incorporate standardised charging technology into their electrical products, enhancing the interoperability of various devices.

For more information on any of our charging systems such as our automatic pop-up chargers, our power modules, or even our wireless charging grommets, speak to one of our friendly advisors online or call us on 01295 565001.