Ordered AirPods, wireless charging?

[Brandonjr36]

ordered new AirPods tonight. Does the new ones have wireless charging built in?

 

[TechNismo]

You can use this mod:

 

[Starship67]

ordered new AirPods tonight. Does the new ones have wireless charging built in?

No, there are no new ones. The wireless charging case will be available separately in 2018

 

[rgarjr]

Nope, the case doesn’t have wireless charging support, you have to buy the optional case which comes out soon.

 

[The 12th Man]

Yes it does. It will work with Apple's AirPower Wireless Charging Pad, which is to release in early 2018. But in the mean while, you can use this mod:

Huh? 1. AirPods purchased now do NOT include a wireless charging case. 2. How does the video you linked even relate to this? It’s just showing how to install your own wireless charging coil.

 

[TechNismo]

Huh? 1. AirPods purchased now do NOT include a wireless charging case. 2. How does the video you linked even relate to this? It’s just showing how to install your own wireless charging coil.

First part was a mistake. The video is for anyone that wants to get wireless charing on their AirPods now, just a suggestion. Don't like it, don't buy it.

 

[Brandonjr36]

Damn wonder how much the extra case will cost.

 

[Applenoob34]

Damn wonder how much the extra case will cost.

A premium $80 probably.

 

[44267547]

Damn wonder how much the extra case will cost.

I believe I read somewhere that they would charge somewhere around $69, which is the exact same price point that the current battery case cost. But as others have said, the new battery case will release in 2018, likely around the time of the AirPower.