The production of the new AirPods has started. If everything goes according to plan, the wireless earbuds will be in stores within a few months. The AirPower is also available from then on.
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You can charge new AirPods with your iPhone and iPad: that’s how it works
Unfortunately, we did not see any new AirPods last October in the Apple event. This lack is probably a good reason. Apple is, in fact, making sure that you can charge the AirPods with your iPad or iPhone. Here’s When to Expect AirPods 2 wireless charging Case.