AirPods case said to charge iPhone wirelessly in the future — but probably not

Sources familiar with the matter claim that the AirPods Wireless Charging case will be able to charge an iPhone in the future, but this seems unlikely for a number of reasons.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 10

Apple AirPower Qi charging mat headed for September landing

After six months of internal testing and refinement, Apple appears to be ready to launch the AirPower charging pad alongside the 2018 lineup of iPhones.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 68

Even faster charging might be coming to 2018 iPhone lineup

A new analyst report sees Apple switching to higher powered charging for its next generation of iPhones, with new component suppliers possibly coming aboard.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 25

Review: Rating RAVPower's wireless iPhone charger lineup

When the iPhone X and iPhone 8 gained faster 7.5W charging with iOS 11.2, RAVpower was one of three brands to offer compatible high-power solutions. With a slew of third-party accessory makers now marketing compelling options, we examine whether RAVPower's latest chargers deserve a spot on your desk or nightstand.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 18

Apple AirPower Qi charging pad spotted at Vienna airport a fake, release date still unknown

A traveler has spotted what appears to be Apple's unreleased AirPower Qi charging pad — but the device is clearly a knock-off, despite claims to the contrary.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 29

Review: Nomad wireless travel stand is our favorite portable charger, but it could do more

Nomad's wireless travel charger for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X bucks the trend of many popular chargers, opting for a rounded-rectangular design that transforms from a charging pad, to a vertical charging stand — and we've been using it for a while.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 7

Roundup: The best Qi wireless chargers for Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8

With Apple's iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X all supporting wireless charging at up to 7.5 watts, we're rounding up a list of the best Qi wireless chargers that you can buy right now, freeing up cables and offering fast charging with ease.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 16

Review: Anker's new PowerWave Wireless Chargers power your iPhone X & iPhone 8 at 7.5W

The new PowerWave 7.5 Charging Pad and Charging Stand are the first from Anker to support 7.5W, allowing for quicker charge times that the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X are capable of now.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 17

Mophie at work on Qi-certified battery charging case for Apple's iPhone X

Apple accessory maker Mophie has won Wireless Power Consortium certification for the "Juice Pack Air for iPhone X," which should make it the first Qi-compatible battery case for the smartphone.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

Scosche intros new iPhone-compatible MagicMount Charge & Elite lines

Accessory maker Scosche announced a series of car mounts this week, including the MagicMount Pro Charge line, supporting Qi wireless charging on the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

Avido unveils WiBa Wireless Charging System that uses Qi charging to recharge iPhone X on the move

Accessories producer Avido has revealed its WiBa Wireless Power Bank and Charging Dock ahead of CES, with the Qi-compatible power bank able to wirelessly charge an iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus on the move, and is capable of recharging itself via the accompanying dock.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 11

Apple 2017 year in review: All of the products Apple announced that won't ship until 2018

This year was somewhat uncharacteristic for Apple in terms of product announcements, as the company unveiled or preannounced a number of new devices that didn't actually ship in 2017. Rather than needing to rely on rumors or guesswork, we can tell you with a greater degree of certainty that these products are officially on the horizon from Apple.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 38

iOS 11.2 beta switches on quicker 7.5W wireless charging for iPhone 8 & X

With iOS 11.2, still in beta, Apple has silently enabled promised 7.5-watt wireless Qi charging for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X — faster than the 5 watts the devices supported at launch.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

These low-cost wireless Qi chargers will juice your new iPhone X or iPhone 8

One of the main features of the iPhone X is the ability to wirelessly charge the battery, but some of the options on the market are fairly expensive. AppleInsider rounds up some of the better value options on the market that you can buy right now.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 26

Apple identifies automakers with wireless charging supporting iPhone 8 & 8 Plus

Apple has issued a new support document identifying which auto brands — and in some cases, specific vehicles — offer iPhone 8-compatible wireless chargers.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 32

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