The whole AirPower saga is a weird event in product development. AirPower compatibility was highlighted as a feature in the packaging of the just-released AirPods 2 : https://twitter.com/itsnicolenguyen/status/11106569269650636... There has to be something that caused this abrupt cancellation.
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#22For anyone interested in the challenges of true wireless charging (i.e., actual wireless, not induction-based), I highly recommend this blog from Paul Reynolds, who formerly led engineering at ubeam: https://liesandstartuppr.blogspot.com
Could you explain how charging without cables, via induction, is not wireless? I can't click that link at work (uncategorized by proxy).
You can do OTA charging but that’s a tesla coil and not very safe.
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#23It seems like they could have cancelled the multi-device charger and just released a single-device charger branded as AirPower.
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#24The whole AirPower saga is a weird event in product development. AirPower compatibility was highlighted as a feature in the packaging of the just-released AirPods 2 : https://twitter.com/itsnicolenguyen/status/11106569269650636... There has to be something that caused this abrupt cancellation.
(Probably.)
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#25Will these devices charge on a normal Qi charging pad?
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#26Re: Apple Cancels AirPower Product
#27Will these devices charge on a normal Qi charging pad?
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#28Will these devices charge on a normal Qi charging pad?
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#29Do people even care about device orientation or communication of charge levels? 90% of the purchase decision is based on just having an Apple branded power mat.
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#30Will these devices charge on a normal Qi charging pad?
Yes