Wireless charging was all over APEC 2019's power conference as some of the biggest companies in the industry gear up to provide wireless power solutions. Meanwhile, tech juggernaut Apple pulls its wireless charging platform. What gives?

Wireless charging is all about effortless convenience. Rather than plugging a device into a power source via a USB cable, you can simply lay your product down on some sort of charging mat and allow the charging to take place electromagnetically.

There are already wireless power charging devices available across the market, but one notable company has been absent from the craze. In a very uncharacteristic move, Apple has discontinued development on its AirPower device for wireless charging.

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