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Rumor: AirPower may have entered production phase

At long last, the AirPower charging mat might have entered production. Hong Kong website ChargerLAB cites a “credible source” within Apple’s supply chain who claims Chinese manufacturer Luxshare Precision has started production of the AirPower. The source has added that he has heard the AirPower will be released soon. Luxshare, which is a member of […]

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Some users cite sporadic charging issues with iOS 12

A number of reports have indicated that iOS 12 could have a bug that causes periodic and random issues with devices not charging when plugged in to a power source, or placed on a wireless charging pad without user interaction. Approximately 108 users have comments on the issue with either the iPhone XS and iOS […]

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Rumor: Next-gen AirPods wireless charging case could support all Qi chargers

The supply chain sources have added their two bits to the rumor mill. It’s thought that the next-gen AirPods case could charge on any Qi-compliant charging pad, not just Apple’s still unreleased AirPower pad. Supply chain sources speaking with Chongdiantou spilled the beans on Apple’s design decision.

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Logitech announces Powered wireless charging cradle for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X units, cites that model was “co-designed” by Apple

This is pretty interesting. Logitech, makers of assorted things that are nifty, has launched the Powered Wireless Charging Stand, an accessory built for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, with the unique bulletpoint of being designed “in collaboration” with Apple. While it’s unclear as to what Apple’s specific design contributions were, the Powered features […]

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Rumor: Apple’s AirPower Qi wireless charging pads to be released in September alongside next-gen iPhone models

The current rumor has it that Apple will release its AirPower charging padalongside the 2018 lineup of iPhones. According to sources close to the story, “technical hurdles” are the main reason why the AirPower Qi charging mat hasn’t been released yet. Apple engineers are also said to be dealing with bugs in firmware further holding […]