Apple’s AirPower wireless charger never hit the market, but today we can look at a partially working prototype.
This instance has only one coil out of 22, and there are a number of restrictions on use, even in limited mode.
To begin with, we can see that the device actually works if we put the smartphone in the lower right corner, where the only working coil is located. It is not known how effective such charging is, and the state of the prototype would still not allow drawing at least some conclusions regarding the serial product.
As for restrictions, there are many:
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- You need to connect AirPower to the MacBook Pro port
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- You need to use the original Apple cable
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- It is desirable to charge only iPhone X / XS or AirPods
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- Apple Watch cannot be charged
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- Also, you cannot charge any iPhone Max due to the risk of overheating.
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- Leaving AirPower on for more than one minute is undesirable
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- After a minute of operation, allow the device to cool for five minutes.
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- Also, do not touch the bottom of the device, because you can get a strong electric shock.
Recall that Apple showed charging back in 2017, but later the company announced that it had abandoned the project. Then rumors appeared on the Web about its revival, and then about the final cancellation. According to reports, the project was canceled due to a number of technical problems, including overheating, charging power, software, and interference due to the large number of coils.
