Early Prototype Shows Why Apple Abandoned AirPower

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By Hartley CharltonDec 19, 2023, 10:24 am639 ptsTrendingTop
A functional AirPower prototype from early on in its development has exhibited some of the severe thermal problems, including burning or melting devices placed on the charging pad, that ultimately led Apple to abandon the project. AirPower was an Apple-designed charging mat designed to charge Qi-based iPhones,…

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