Wireless charging is apparently the future. With more and more wireless charging device entering the market, it seems only natural that we should be promoting this potentially power-saving, eco friendly solution.

The Wildcharge is one such device that can charge almost any elctrical device using electromagnetic power.

We were given the iPhone case to test the product with, although there is a universal adaptor available for devices powered by mini USB or micro USB, and most handsets including Nokia and Sony Ericsson.

The Wildcharge is a mat that plugs into mains power. The rubberised iPhone case slips onto the iPhone and then the three magnetic conductors come into contact with the mat when you position it on top, completin a charging circuit.

The charger isn't the largest thing in the world - you can fit two devices on it, which makes it seem pretty pointless when you could just plug them into a power socket with a multiplier.

What would make the device more exciting would be if it was larger so you could fit more devices on it.

Another issue is that the iPhone case is chunky - not something you'd want to permanently leave on your iPhone. If you already have a case for your iPhone, you'll have to take this off first.

We can see the same issue applying to any one of the universal chargers to - for these, you have to plug the swivel arm into the charging socket of your device, and then place this onto the mat so the contacts touch the magnetic base.

The Wildcharge doesn't decrease the amount of time an item takes to charge, or use any less power than a wall charger would.

Pricing is also a deterrent. The Wildcharge mat costs £50 by itself or £60 bundled with the iPhone charging case.

If you want to charge more than one item, you'll have to shell out another £20-£35 for each additional accessory.

This seems a small fortune for something that allows you to charge two items at a time, rather than one.

Criticism aside, we can see the ease of having the Wildcharge next to your bed, so if you're one for sleeping with your phone permanently fixed to your side, you can just slap your phone onto the powermat for overnight charging.

Although Wildcharge is a great concept, it needs a little more development before we can see it taking off, and people realise the potential of wireless power.