[Just_Me_D]

I am simply posing the question without any inside knowledge whatsoever. With that being said, do you think the Wireless PowerShare feature provided with the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Fold played a role in Apple decision to scrap its powermat accessory? I think it’s cool as heck to be able to charge one of my Apple products by simply placing it atop of another. What say you?

[Golfdriver97]

I think the idea is innovative. However, pragmatically, I think this could curtail the overall battery life of the donor device if used frequently. The heat most likely generated by the donor device being the main concern. If used very rarely as a shot in the arm for another device, then I don't see much of an issue.

[Just_Me_D]

I think the idea is innovative. However, pragmatically, I think this could curtail the overall battery life of the donor device if used frequently. The heat most likely generated by the donor device being the main concern. If used very rarely as a shot in the arm for another device, then I don't see much of an issue.

Do you think Samsung’s innovative PowerShare capabilities overshadowed Apple’s Powermat accessory and possibly played a role in Apple scrapping it?

[Golfdriver97]

Do you think Samsung’s innovative PowerShare capabilities overshadowed Apple’s Powermat accessory and possibly played a role in Apple scrapping it?

Mostly no. Apple announcing something that wasn't ready yet wasn't the greatest move. If the delay was only a couple months, then sure, announce it. Anything longer than that really just tips your hand to others. I think Apple's announcement may have given incentive to Samsung to release their powershare idea.

This almost makes me think of the current video game marketing going on: 'Let's announce a new game in 2016 but it won't be ready for 4 more years'. Exaggeration, sure, but the point still stands.

[Annie_8plus]

I doubt it. I think the physics of the Air Power presented too many issues.

[Not Quite Right]

I don't see how there's even a connection here other than they are two different ways of charging devices. One was a half baked Qi charger that Apple couldn't pull off that was kind of a "MEH" idea from the get go, to a fairly ingenious way of charging your devices in a emergency situation out in the wild that is developed and up & running ...

[nikkisharif]

I don't see how there's even a connection here other than they are two different ways of charging devices. One was a half baked Qi charger that Apple couldn't pull off that was kind of a "MEH" idea from the get go, to a fairly ingenious way of charging your devices in a emergency situation out in the wild that is developed and up & running ...

^This.

The ability to charge my iPhone XS with my X or vice versa would be perfect, but I’m not holding my breath. Samsung definitely comes through in the clutch...too bad I’m not a fan of using google services anymore.

[metllicamilitia]

As stated, two different charging methods. And also as stated, Apple was unable to best physics for AirPower. However, I disagree that AirPower was “meh.” I likely wouldn’t have bought one myself, but understanding that is wasn’t simply another wireless charger and what they were trying to achieve is interesting. Every current wireless charging mat has a charge spot, that your device can move out of and stop charging. AirPower was meant to eliminate that by making the entire surface the charging spot. Furthermore, the Apple Watch has a magnetic charger. AirPower was meant to make that wireless as well. More than that though, AirPower was meant to let you charge these devices anywhere on the mat at any time. That’s where physics came into play. Too many coils, too much heat.

So to more directly answer your question, no, I don’t believe Samsung’s reverse wireless charging played any role in Apple scrapping AirPower.

[robertk328]

No role whatsoever.

People aren't sharing their own battery power with someone else that often... I think of that every time I see the commercial. I know what a drain devices can be on a portable battery, much less my own phone that now has less power because I gave it. People are fickle with their batteries!

AirPower would be used for multiple  devices simultaneously.