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Rumor: Apple working on technology to allow iPhone to function as a charging unit for AirPods, other devices

Apple is rumored to be continuing development on a reverse wireless-charging feature that would allow an iPhone to charge other devices, such as its AirPods. Per 9to5Mac, the company is said to be working on an “advanced bilateral wireless charging technology” for a next-generation ‌iPhone‌. The company originally intended to implement the functionality in the […]

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Apple’s MagSafe protocol to be added to Qi2 wireless charging standard

Over at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas), the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has revealed that the next generation of Qi charging technology will incorporate Apple’s MagSafe magnetic charging functionality. Dubbed Qi2, the WPC developed the new wireless charging standard on MagSafe technology. It features a Magnetic Power Profile, allowing for improved energy […]

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Apple announces third-generation iPhone SE

During its “Peek Performance” media event on March 8, Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE. The updated handset features a 6-core A15 Bionic processors, wherein two of the cores are high-performance, while the other four cores are high-efficiency cores to improve battery life. The iPhone SE now also includes a 16-core Neural Engine for faster […]

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Rumor: iPhone 12 could wirelessly charge next-gen AirPods

In 2019, the rumor mill suggested that the iPhone 11 handset would’ve supported reverse wireless charging, that would have made the device a potential wireless charging pad. the iFixit teardown revealed that some of the necessary component for this were present, but the work was unfinished. This year, FCC filings indicate that this function could […]

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Apple patent describes potential two-way wireless Qi charging without the need for a Lightning connection

The wireless iPhone charger you’ve always wanted could be in the works. Per a recent patent that was filed in May 2019, Apple is working on a two-coil wireless charging technology for an iPhone battery case that could charge without using the Lightning connector. Current Smart Battery Case models can charge themselves wirelessly, but use a built-in […]