[text70]

I seem to remember wireless charging with magnetic induction. Why did this never become the norm?

[meibo]

Because people want to use their phones while charging.

It's been impractical for a long time, Apple has made it somewhat resurge again by putting a big magnet at the back of the phone that keeps the induction charger tight.

[sundae]

Yes, Intel tried to introduce Rezence a couple of years back. Don't know why it never happened, perhaps QI was good enough? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rezence_(wireless_charging_s...

[jiofih]

Did it not? Everyone I know uses wireless Qi charging already. It’s been a default feature in phones since ~2018.