The charging Case

For an additional price, the new Wireless Charging Case could be bundled with the AirPods, which can be used with Qi chargers. The Wireless Charging Case can be purchased separately and is compatible with 1st generation AirPods. It moves the charging indicator LED to the exterior of the case. The Wireless Charging Case was initially announced in September 2017 alongside the AirPower charging mat but was delayed by AirPower's protracted development and eventual cancellation.