Apple did not release its AirPower charging mat at its iPhone event, despite first showing off the technology with a showy video a year ago.
The wireless charging pad was unveiled alongside the iPhone X and 8, as a way of embracing their wireless charging capability. It can also power up AirPods – if their owners buy the new wireless charging case – and the Apple Watch, it said at the time.
But it has now been a year and an entire new generation of iPhones and Apple is still yet to release the charging mat. It remains unclear why it has taken so long, especially given that Apple had promised it would be ready soon after last year's event.
It was not mentioned at all this time around, despite rumours and expectations that Apple would at least offer an update.
Apple hasn't offered its own wireless charging capabilities, instead relying on external companies like Belkin to make Qi charging mats.
The new AirPower was meant to finally introduce Apple's own take. And it adds new features, like the Apple Watch charging, which will not work on any third-party chargers.
Apple also said it would be able to charge up the AirPod wireless earphone, using a special new case. That also did not arrive at the event.
The AirPower's standout feature is that it is able to charge three different products at once, using a wide variety of charging technology. And those products can be placed absolutely anywhere on the wide mat.
It is thought to be that complicated system that has taken Apple so long to develop.
