Once again, it’s the leaks that make life interesting.
A new leaker by the handle of “Caleb Lin” has released images that offer a Quick Start Guide for Apple’s rumored AirPower and airTag products.
The images on the right side of the leaked image show an AirTag, an AirPower, and (what looks to be) an Apple Watch charger. Based on the arrows shown in the diagrams, you can place the AirTag on an AirPower or an Apple Watch charger for the AirTag to charge wirelessly.
This is strange given that previous leaks have stated that the AirTag will use a user-removable coin battery. The battery is said to be accessibly via a removable door at the bottom of the AirTag, as was seen in early Apple TV removes. The leak also suggests that the AirTags could incorporate a battery that can be charged wirelessly.
The leaked image also seems to indicate that the main (or only) method of charging AirTags is to use the included wireless charger. The leak also confirms that the wireless charger will be included in the AirTag box.
Based on the top paragraph on the right side of the leaked image, it appears that the main (or only) method of charging AirTags is by placing it on the included wireless charger, similar to the Apple Watch. It also confirms that a wireless charger will be included in the AirTag box, although the AirPower will be available separately, as can be seen in the fine print at the bottom of the image.
Another leaked image shows how to attach the AirTag to a keychain. There is also text accompanying the image telling the user to use the “rubber loop”, meaning the diagram shown in this leaked photo is likely a placeholder and will be replaced with the actual diagram before mass production.
The final leaked image shows an iPhone paired with an AirTags via the “Find My” app. Not much else is given since the placeholder information has yet to be completed.
The leaks also seem to confirm recent rumors that the AirPower wireless charging pad is still in development at pole. Apple is expected to announce the Apple Watch Series 6 and the next iPad Air on September 8th, with the iPhone 12 following a week or two later.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInformed and @caleblin_apple