What is the Apple AirPower mat?

  • As well as compatible iPhones, AirPower would also have charged Apple Watch and the AirPods 2 with wireless charging case plus AirPods Pro Would have charged any Qi-compatible devices

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What happened to AirPower version 1?

  • Didn’t meet Apple’s high standards Project cancelled as a result

What were the problems with AirPower?

  • Too hot, too many coils Desire to be able to place devices anywhere was too challenging

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Apple AirPower rumours: What’s happened so far?

6 August 2021: AirPower charging mat reappears as working prototype

2 November 2020: Apple sends invites to another Special Event

13 October 2020: Apple announces iPhone 12 series

15 September 2020: Is Apple about to launch a new magnetic wireless charger for the iPhone?

15 September 2020: Apple holds Special Event, no AirPower revealed though

8 September 2020: Apple event scheduled for 15 September 

26 August 2020: Apple still working on version of AirPower, report claims

18 June 2020: Apple Watch is now working with the prototype which uses USB-C

13 April 2020: We now have a rumoured AirPower price and release date

23 March 2020: Apple might resurrect its AirPower wireless charger