Wireless charging allows devices to receive power without wires or cables by using magnetic induction. It works by having a transmitting coil generate an alternating electromagnetic field which powers a receiving coil located in the device. The three main types are resonant charging using tuned coils, radio charging using radio waves, and inductive charging using electromagnetic induction. Wireless charging provides convenience by allowing devices to charge without plugging in cables, but has disadvantages such as higher costs and an inability to charge over long distances.