On the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X (finally) added support for inductive charging, but Apple did not even mention the greatest potential of this feature.

Until then, wireless charging looked standard: you put the charger in the socket, and then put it on top of your phone. You do not connect the phone itself, but it should still be in physical contact with the charge. However, the future of wireless charging has many changes. For years, at the center of all research is the task of creating a technology that can charge smartphones, even if they just lay on the table next to the device.

Wireless long-range contactless charging will soon appear, and iPhone 8 with iPhone X will support it. A company called Pi is already working on a demo version of the device that can charge the phone without physical contact.

They say that the charging power will be 10 watts, like a wired one, and it will be able to charge four devices at the same time. Many devices will need special cases to support the function, but new models will support it, too.

" Pi is a work of art in advanced technologies. Our platform can change the angle and magnetic field to perfectly match your smartphone. No more charging stands. Our technology will be able to charge four phones at the same time at full speed and even more devices, but already slower. Devices will be charged even in motion. And all this is absolutely safe. "

But there are several important nuances. The range of the device is only 30 cm, so it will be difficult to use the phone while charging. In addition, the price of the device is still unknown, and the company says that it will not exceed $ 200. The date of release of the device is also not installed.

In any case, it's good to know that the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X will support this feature. It will be interesting to see how it will benefit other companies.