Apple patents iPhone cases that can charge AirPods

San Francisco: The US Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted Apple a patent for possible next-gen iPhone cases with built-in AirPods receptacle and charger. The patent, spotted by AppleInsider, titled ‘Cases and folios for carrying and charging accessories’, reports AppleInsider. According to the patent, cases can have “a cavity” that lets the device fit inside, and can also transfer power. The patent also describes how the iPhone could power the case accessory. Apple earlier patented two new patents that may allow the upcoming MacBook to wirelessly charge Apple devices.