Apple's Beats brand in April unveiled the Powerbeats Pro, a redesigned wire-free version of its popular fitness-oriented Powerbeats earbuds.
AirPower to Launch in 'Late March' According to DigiTimes Sources
Apple plans to release its long-awaited wireless charging mat AirPower in "late March" according to Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. We're in late March now, so if the report is accurate, then a release should be imminent.
The report cites unnamed "industry sources" within Apple's supply chain:
DigiTimes has a mixed track record when it comes to predicting the timing of Apple product releases. While the publication has sources within Apple's suppliers in Asia, particularly in Taiwan, supply chain sources are typically more privy to what is coming rather than when. In short, we'll see.
There is certainly increasing evidence pointing towards an upcoming release.
Yesterday, after receiving a tip from reader Michael Bateman, MacRumors uncovered what appears to be a new image of the AirPower with an iPhone XS and the new AirPods wireless charging case on it.
MacRumors also uncovered evidence to suggest that Apple has secured the rights to the AirPower trademark in the United States.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple approved production of the AirPower earlier this year, and reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said the AirPower will be released within the first half of 2019.
AirPower is designed to charge multiple Apple devices at once, including the iPhone 8 and newer, Apple Watch Series 3 and newer, and AirPods when they are placed in the new optional wireless charging case introduced on Wednesday.
Apple introduced new iPads on Monday, new iMacs on Tuesday, and new AirPods on Wednesday of this week.
The report cites unnamed "industry sources" within Apple's supply chain:
Lite-On Semiconductor, a maker of discrete and analog IC components, is expected to see its second-quarter revenues register a double-digit sequential growth as it will soon kick off volume shipments of GPP (glass passivated package) bridge rectifiers needed for Apple's wireless charger AirPower, according to industry sources.There are 10 days remaining in March including today.
The sources said that Apple's AirPower wireless charger for iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods is set to be officially launched in late March, which will significantly drive up Lite-On's revenues for the second quarter of 2019.
DigiTimes has a mixed track record when it comes to predicting the timing of Apple product releases. While the publication has sources within Apple's suppliers in Asia, particularly in Taiwan, supply chain sources are typically more privy to what is coming rather than when. In short, we'll see.
There is certainly increasing evidence pointing towards an upcoming release.
Yesterday, after receiving a tip from reader Michael Bateman, MacRumors uncovered what appears to be a new image of the AirPower with an iPhone XS and the new AirPods wireless charging case on it.
MacRumors also uncovered evidence to suggest that Apple has secured the rights to the AirPower trademark in the United States.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple approved production of the AirPower earlier this year, and reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said the AirPower will be released within the first half of 2019.
AirPower is designed to charge multiple Apple devices at once, including the iPhone 8 and newer, Apple Watch Series 3 and newer, and AirPods when they are placed in the new optional wireless charging case introduced on Wednesday.
Apple introduced new iPads on Monday, new iMacs on Tuesday, and new AirPods on Wednesday of this week.
Tags: digitimes.com, AirPower Guide
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17 weeks ago
It's going to be rather anticlimactic, after all this water under the bridge, when a customer finally gets one in their hands: This is... uh... a battery charger. Not too exciting.
17 weeks ago
They should make the base of the iMac Airpower - that would solve so many problems in one go.
17 weeks ago
So much hype for a charger! I know it's the shiniest, coolest, most advanced charger in the world but... it is a charger dudes.
17 weeks ago
I already bought an Air Power... Air Power 6000
Comes in white and black and "Product" Red. ('https://www.danagroup.it/en/products/air-power-6000-professional-hair-dryer/')
Comes in white and black and "Product" Red. ('https://www.danagroup.it/en/products/air-power-6000-professional-hair-dryer/')
17 weeks ago
Hi.
It is currently late March.
Thank you for restating what is already stated in the article twice.
Lol, exactly. I am way over the hype at this point and already bought wireless charging pads to use, that I am sure will be way cheaper than this and work just as well.
What hype? Apple has barely mentioned it, and hardly anyone who doesn’t track Apple rumors knows about it, so basically just you and a couple hundred other forum visitors.
17 weeks ago
Thank you for restating what is already stated in the article twice.
You're welcome, friend.
17 weeks ago
I used to want AirPower to launch becuase I wanted an AirPower.
Now I want it to launch so that the rumour sites can stop banging on AirPower!!! Just let Apple finish it, imagine the storm if they rushed it out and one of them set fire or something!
Now I want it to launch so that the rumour sites can stop banging on AirPower!!! Just let Apple finish it, imagine the storm if they rushed it out and one of them set fire or something!
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