Wireless charging pads get practical again

New multi-coil pads align phones more forgivingly and cut the “nudge it three times” ritual. Some models share power with earbuds cases and watches in one footprint. Heat management improved, which protects batteries during overnight top-ups. Speeds still trail good cables for emergency fills. If your nightstand is already a cable nest, a reliable pad is a quality-of-life upgrade—not a must for every traveler who lives on USB-C packs.

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