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Rumor: Apple resuming work on abandoned AirPower wireless charging product

In spite of the assorted starts and stops involved in its now-abandoned AirPower wireless charging product, Apple appears to be working on a future wireless charger. In the latest edition of the journalist’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates earlier reports that Apple still intends to create a wireless charging accessory that would charge […]

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Apple’s MagSafe Duo charger passes Korean regulatory test, could surface at “One More Thing” media event

Once again, it’s the regulatory tests that herald of nifty things to come. Apple’s unreleased MagSafe Duo Charger has passed Korea’s National Radio Research Agency compliance tests, which may indicate that the wireless charging pad is close to shipping out the door. Apple announced the ‌MagSafe‌ Duo during its ‌iPhone 12‌ launch event in October. […]

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Mophie releases 3-in-1 wireless charging stand, allows for fourth device to charge via USB-A port

Until Apple releases its long-anticipated AirPower charging mat, there are always the accessory makes that come through in a pinch. Mophie has launched its new 3-in-1 wireless charging stand. The stand allows you to not only simultaneously charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch, but also adds a dedicated spot to wirelessly charge either the […]

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Rumor: Apple taking another stab at wireless charging mat project, may have reached prototype stage

Apple might be taking another stab at its AirPower wireless charging mat. Following up on the previously canceled project, a new rumor claims that Apple is both revisiting the idea, and is even at the prototyping stage. AirPower was a rare public failure for Apple, as it was announced in 2017, but was ultimately cancelled in 2019. At the […]

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Mophie gathering information, specs for AirPower wireless charging mat

Peripheral maker Mophie could be working to pick up where Apple left off in its AirPower wireless charging mat efforts. Over at CES, Mophie parent company Zagg stated that Mophie is developing a wireless charging mat that has capabilities that Apple attempted to implement in the now-canceled AirPower, but was unable to make work.  The device […]