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My guess is that an AirPower-like mat will come back in late 2019 or 2020, after Apple updates the Apple Watch to use the same wireless charging technology as i

• skiman10 8y ago
  It technically already does use the Qi standard, just locked down to Apple approved devices [1]. This AirPower cancelation was supposedly canceled because 3D layered coils generate too much heat and they could not figure it out. [1] https://www.cultofmac.com/398423/apple-forces-you-to-buy-its-own-apple-watch-wireless-chargers/ https://www.cultofmac.com/398423/apple-forces-you-to-buy-its...
  • cududa 8y ago
    So the issue was on the receiving device, not the mat?
    • skiman10 8y ago
      The issue with AirPower was the mat generating too much heat. Supposedly. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/17/airpower-delay-due-to-overheating-reports.html https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/17/airpower-delay-due-to-overhe... The issue with the Apple Watch not charging on all Qi pads is Apple locking it down to only approved devices.