The AirPower wireless charging mat previewed all the way back in September 2017 was already Apple’s longest-running vaporware last summer, failing to make its long overdue commercial debut alongside the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR as well.
Worse yet, the Cupertino-based tech giant acted like the versatile Qi-based charger never existed at the launch event for the company’s newest iPhone generation, also removing every single mention of its existence from official Apple websites worldwide.
But surprise, surprise, the AirPower has returned to Malaysia’s online Apple store, making an unexpected cameo appearance in the “overview” section of the dedicated iPhone XS Smart Battery Case webpage.
Smart Battery Cases for the XS, XS Max, and XR have been unveiled yesterday, kicking off global deliveries on Friday, January 18, and at least in Malaysia, these are listed as “compatible with AirPower Wireless Charging Mat and other Qi-certified chargers.”
The product description is pretty much identical in other regions, save for that compatibility line, where only “Qi-certified chargers” are mentioned outside of Malaysia. Of course, we don’t expect Apple to have anything special prepared for this particular Southeast Asian country.
For those unaware, Apple’s oft-delayed wireless charging mat aims to juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time without you having to worry about the placement of the three devices. Needless to say production has proven quite challenging, not to mention a wireless charging case for first-gen AirPods is also nowhere to be found.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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