It may not be completely polished, but this is definitely nifty.
Given that it’s been nine months since Apple announced that a new wireless AirPods charging case was on the way, alongside its AirPower mat designed to provide simultaneous wireless charging to that, an iPhone 8/X and Apple Watch, an intermediary device to fill the need has emerged.
While there’s no sign yet of either product, a Taiwanese company is promising a solution ‘soon’.
Ortek unveiled its APR-100 at the Computex Taipei show. The device is essentially like an iPhone dock, with a Lightning plug mounted inside it which slides into the AirPods case when you insert it.
The adapter significantly increases the size of the case while also turning a sleek device into an ugly one, so it’s far from an ideal solution.
Still, if you’re hankering for a wireless charging case, Ortek says it will recharge both case and AirPods in 1.5 hours, and has thermal shutdown and over-current protection. There’s no word yet on price.
There’s no set date as to when this will be available, but it’s a useful idea in the short term.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac, CNET, and Macotakara