For a giant like Apple, it is truly incredible that a product that has already been announced would ultimately have to be abandoned. However, the fate of AirPower is indeed regrettable.
AirPower was initially announced at Apple’s September 2017 event, but it was abandoned in March 2019. According to reports, the charging pad does not meet Apple’s standards and overheats.
However, various signs indicate that Apple has not been easily defeated by technical challenges or given up, and AirPower is still under secret development.
A few days ago, a Bilibili user revealed teardown images of the Apple AirPower. Although it was only a half-finished product without its outer casing, the Lightning port at the bottom was undoubtedly the best proof of its identity.
These overlapping coils are an important component of AirPower, which can charge Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone at the same time. However, there is currently no conclusive evidence that the products shown in these photos are the final AirPower that Apple will release. Since the AirPower project was canceled, there have been rumors that Apple is redeveloping another wireless charging pad.
Unlike the single-coil physical movement (motor-driven) solution of the Xiaomi wireless charging pad. AirPower is densely integrated, with up to 22 coils, covered by multiple graphite sheets, and numerous welding processes are used.
The user guessed that Apple is expected to launch mass-produced AirPower at the new product launch conference this year. It seems that the supply and manufacturing chains are ready.
