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Rumor: AirPower wireless charging mat production approved earlier this year

As long-delayed as it was, it appears that Apple’s AirPower charging mat was approved earlier this year, thereby fueling rumors that it could ship as soon as this week. Per the Wall Street Journal, the unit was delayed by “product-development challenges” that have since been rectified, according to anonymous sources. No further explanation was offered, […]

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Latest iOS 12.2 beta contains updated hints at potential near-term AirPower launch

After years of waiting, Apple’s AirPower accessory could be just around the corner. Per some code references found in the latest iOS 12.2 beta, released Monday morning, the mighty Guilherme Rambo noted that there have been “significant changes” to the wireless charging code in the beta update, including “code responsible for identifying that two devices […]

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Rumor: Sources point out overheating, communication, and interference issues with AirPower charging pad development

A confluence of overheating, communication, and interference issues may be causing delays for Apple’s long-awaited AirPower wireless charging pad. The AirPower, which was teased over a year ago at the same event used to announce the iPhone X, was set to debut sometime ago. the device, which could simultaneously charge your AirPods, Apple Watch, and […]

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Apple sends out media invitations, will livestream “Gather Round” event on September 12th

You can’t knock a good announcement, especially when it’s live-streamed. Apple on Thursday announced that it will livestream its “Gather Round” iPhone media event on September 12th. The company set up a special webpage just for the event, and even included a handy link for adding it to your Calendar.

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Rumor: Apple to release new MacBook, iPad Pro, AirPower wireless charging mat in September

Apple’s new gear is en route and the rumor mill has it arriving in September. Per DigiTimes, Apple will release a new entry level MacBook, complete with a 14 nm Kaby Lake processor, that should be priced around $1,200. Apparently Apple originally planned to ship the new MacBook in late 2017 with a 10 nm […]