VentureBeat's Jeremy Horwitz points us to a new Apple filing with the United States Federal Communications Commission in which the Cupertino technology group hints at a possible new feature that appears to be similar to wireless power sharing on Samsung’s recent phones.
Wireless charging
Apple’s new MagSafe technology found charging at half the speed of the wired solution
Apple's new MagSafe charger for the iPhone 12 family doubles the wireless charging speed but is still slower compared to the wired solution. Concretely, the Wall Street Journal's Joana Stern found out in her video review of the new iPhones that the magnetic charger charges an iPhone 12 more than 2x slower than a 20-Watt USB-C charger with fast-charge support.
Rumor: Apple to use MagSafe branding for wireless chargers and magnetic iPhone 12 cases
Apple may unveil wireless chargers and magnetic cases for the iPhone 12 at its online product presentation Tuesday, with both accessories expected to use Apple's MagSafe branding.
Nomad launches new Base Station Pro with full-surface wireless charging
Our friends over at Nomad today announced a new addition to their popular Base Station wireless charging line. It's called the Base Station Pro, and in addition to the usual good looks, it offers something not found in many charging pads these days: position-less, full-surface wireless charging.
Satechi’s July 4th sale focuses on their comprehensive wireless charging collection
Accessory maker Satechi is currently running a noteworthy 4th of July sales promotion which began Thursday, July 2, and is scheduled to last through Sunday, July 5.
Leaked image suggests Apple is not ready to give up hope on AirPower just yet
Prolific and increasingly reliable leaker Jon Prosser today tweeted out an image suggesting Apple may have solved overheating and interference issues plaguing its multi-device AirPower wireless charger which has been hyped since the summer of 2017 but has yet to materialize.
Rumor: iPhone 12 to stick with Lightning, Apple planning to swap it for Smart Connector in 2021
The upcoming iPhone 12 refresh should retain Apple's Lightning port and there are apparently no plans whatsoever to replace it with USB-C like on the iPad Pro tablets because the Cupertino tech giant is ostensibly going all-in on wireless charging next year.
Unsubstantiated rumor claims Apple is prototyping a revised AirPower charging mat
Despite previously cancelling its multi-device wireless charging mat, Apple is now allegedly prototyping a revised AirPower accessory, but will it ever see the light of day?
Review: Logitech’s new 3-in-1 wireless charging stand for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods
Logitech last Wednesday expanded its Powered family of Qi wireless charging accessories with three new models: an elegant stand, a simple charging mat and a versatile 3-in-1 dock designed to wirelessly charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously. In this video walkthrough, we go hands on with the company's 3-in-1 Powered stand.
Nomad announces new Base Station with more powerful Qi coils and additional USB ports
Premium accessory-maker Nomad announced a new version of its popular Base Station wireless charging stand today. The stand, which allows you to charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch, now has more powerful Qi coils for faster and more efficient charging, as well as additional USB ports. We have a full rundown of the new features below.
Watch Apple’s unreleased social ad for the ill-fated AirPower wireless charger
The ad free (Unofficial) Apple Archive that launched today is a rabbit hole of awesomeness not just for true fans but for everyone interested in Apple history. The best thing about this project — it comes with some interesting materials that never saw the light of day, like this unreleased social media advertisement for the (also unreleased) AirPower wireless charger.
AirPods Pro have been found to work with the ten-year old iPhone 3GS
AirPods Pro require an iPhone with Bluetooth connectivity, but I bet you didn't know that Apple's truly wireless earbuds work great even with a decade-old iPhone 3GS model.