Future iPhones May Be Able to Wirelessly Charge AirPods, Apple Pencil Through the Display

Jan. 9, 2022

Although Apple reintroduced its magnetic wireless charging technology, MagSafe, with the iPhone 12 series, the company is yet to start supporting reverse wireless charging for its accessories, even thoughreports suggested that it wouldthis year. However, it now seems like the Cupertino giant aims to put a spin on the reverse wireless charging technology with future iPhones or iPads. It aims to allow users to charge their accessories via a through-display wireless charging technology.

Apple Through-Display Wireless Charging Patent

“A configuration can include a tablet computer or smartphone that is configured to allow for a stylus or other accessory to be wirelessly charged on a face of the personal electronic device, e.g., through a display of the personal electronic device,”reads the patent.

Although details about the technology remain unclear at the moment, the fact remains that future iPhone or iPad users might be able to charge their Apple Pencil, AirPods, or Apple Watch by placing them on top of the display of the smartphone or the tablet. This could be useful in certain situations.

Nonetheless, we’ll have to see how the technology works in the real world if or when Apple releases it in the commercial market. However, as is the case with other Apple patents, this one also might not see the light of day in the commercial market. So, we’d suggest you take this information with a grain of salt.

A geek at heart, you’ll find me fidgeting with an iOS device or sitting in front of the laptop, scouring the internet to find interesting technological innovations. In my free time, you’d find me playing Valorant or listening to Pink Floyd.