Over-anticipated, maybe. Over-criticized, definitely. Overwrought at a three-month delay? Oh yeah. But overrated? Nah. No one’s even touched, used or reviewed it yet, much less rated it.
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Apple Secures Rights to AirPower Trademark Amid Launch Rumors [Update]
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Paying a large amount for the trademark name of AirPower is not a big deal for Apple. They'll simply raise the price for consumers even more and make up the costs involved. I have a feeling the AirPower is not going to be cheap. I'm sure Tim is laughing his you know what off right now...
I have dual anker chargers that work perfectly. Had them for years. I think just about everything that is going to have an inductive charger already has one.
In other news, I ordered a Mac mini. Of course, now they'll do a refresh the day after it gets delivered.
In other news, I ordered a Mac mini. Of course, now they'll do a refresh the day after it gets delivered.
Given that AAT applied for the trademark after AirPower was announced, and that Apple had enough of a basis to file an opposition, probably just AAT's attorneys' fees to date.
You ain’t seen nothing yet. Wait until it’s released and the knives come out trashing it and Apple.
Some people in this thread seriously need to read up on trademarks and how they must be defended.
In all seriousness, what do you think Apple paid them to buy the name AirPower? Just curious as to how much it would be worth. If I had to guess I would think over a $1M.
Many are often wrong, especially when guessing.
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Considering it has zero competition and is exactly what some people are looking for, calling it overrated is probably as far off as you can be.
Zen comes in all forms, including something as silly as a charger. This product will do a lot for me.
I could be terribly mistaken here, but I think it was meant as a joke. You know, as in: "What cable do I need for my WIRELESS connection?"
Considering Ikea sells an iPhone compatible charging pad for $14.99, I'm sure Apple will keep their price reasonable. No more than $299. Fans will line up around the block for it.
Ultimately, it’s a charging mat. It will charge multiple items, and you don’t have to put each device in a specific area, but there are already charging mats that will handle multiple items. For many people it will be down to cost. If they can buy something cheaper then that is what they’ll buy. A few will buy just because it’s Apple. Some won’t buy it because it’s Apple. I guess I fall into the might be interested depending on the price category. If it’s cheaper than buying 2 or 3 individual chargers, and the competitions mat doesn’t make me look stupid buying an item that has the name Apple on it, I probably will buy one eventually.
The only thing that is the least bit surprising about this new apple product is that its name does not begin with i.
I’m still disappointed it’s not called Apple Juice. 
And people who can't afford it even at half that price, or have no real interest in the device, will continue to whine. On and on and on.
I’m still disappointed it’s not called Apple Juice.
Haha! They should use that name for their battery pack case!!
Unfortunately, under trademark law, enforcing against even near misses is important in protecting the value and enforceability of a mark.
Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if this trademark issue was what held the whole thing up.
No. Some guys here said it has to be called vacuum power I thought. Yeah. Because induction works across a vacuum! So there!
Yeah. Because induction works across a vacuum! So there!All of the impatient fanboys are the source of the drama
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Paying someone for the name is disgusting? You guys are running out of Apple criticism material
