After years of waiting, Apple’s AirPower accessory could be just around the corner.
Per some code references found in the latest iOS 12.2 beta, released Monday morning, the mighty Guilherme Rambo noted that there have been “significant changes” to the wireless charging code in the beta update, including “code responsible for identifying that two devices are charging on the same mat,” which could indicate that Apple is planning an AirPower launch soon.
The AirPower charging mat, once released, has been promised to be able to simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. The device was first announced in 2017 alongside the iPhone X, but has hit a series of production difficulties that pushed back the release date.
The latest iOS 12.2 beta features changes to the 3D animations that indicate various device charging levels.
Apple has been silent on the AirPower ever since announcing it, but there have been continual signs that the company is still working on it, including multiple recent rumors that a launch is happening in the spring.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.