Tue Aug 27 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 07:22:04 PM
Dear Travelers,
With one of the biggest TRAVEL weekends of the year ahead, we are back again this week with a huge update to send you off properly -
- Beta Tester Unravel AW+ Feedback
- Introducing Side Pocket: 100% Wireless Charging, Smart Travel Fanny Pack
Beta Tester Unravel AW+ Feedback
Last week we sent our first 10 Ampere Beta Testers units pulled directly from our pilot manufacturing run of Unravel AW+.
We’ve compiled some of the initial feedback and we are excited to share it with you:
“Time to charge devices seems to be immensely improved. In addition I have not been waking up to hot phone or device from sitting on the charger…
...long story short the device is better, charges faster and more consistent.”
Matt H. | USA
“I have received the Beta Tester unit! I can already see/feel some of the updates and improvements that you guys have put in.
My phones no longer get warm when charging (which is a great plus), and the same goes for my AW3 as well!
So far, this is one of the biggest improvements that I have noted, and a huge plus that definitely addresses a lot of people's concern about overheating.
I am actually going to be travelling this upcoming weekend for Labor day, and I'll get a chance to use it more for travel”
Holland M. | USA
“My Apple Watch and AirPods are both charging more consistently. [Unravel] is already changing the way I travel. ”
Clafairy M. | Canada
We’ll be posting more Beta Tester feedback over the next few weeks so stay tuned!
With the nod from our Beta Testers, we are plowing forward full steam ahead with the next versions of Unravel and will start shipping them end of this week!
If you are interested in pre-ordering an Unravel, this is the last chance to grab one at at 30% OFF:
PRE-ORDER Unravel AW+
PRE-ORDER Unravel 3+1
Backers get 30% OFF by using "UnravelBacker" at checkout!*
*Valid through August 31st
Introducing...
Side Pocket: 100% Wireless Charging, Smart Travel Fanny Pack
It was almost exactly one year ago that you brave explorers began this epic journey with us...
We were born on Crowdfunding and we owe everything to YOU, our OG backers. Our first product, Unravel, became the #1 most funded Wireless Charger in crowdfunding history. We thought that a wireless charger could be more powerful. More portable. More versatile. More fun. And so Ampere was born.
Like any great adventure, there have been a few challenges along the way. But we got through them together. And we are stronger now as a result.
We want to stop for a moment, a good long moment, and thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our wanderlusting souls. Thank you for making Unravel a reality.
Now it’s time for our next great adventure together...
Wednesday, at 1pm EST, we’re launching our 2nd Kickstarter:
Side Pocket: 100% Wireless Charging, Smart Travel Fanny Pack
Side Pocket is a game-changing smart fanny pack with a built in wireless power bank. For travelers like all of you — charge hands-free and cord-free while you’re on the go.
We made this product for YOU. This is the product you all consistently indicated that you wanted - a wireless input/output power bank for 100% true wireless charging ANYWHERE.
We would be greatly honored if you all would join us as we revolutionize the wireless charging game again. Sign up below to get access before anyone else:
GET SUPER EARLY BIRD BACKER ACCESS
We’ll also post here again once we are LIVE!
Pack your bags, we’ll see you all tomorrow!!
— The Ampere Team
Mon Aug 19 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 08:08:02 AM
Hi again explorers, testers and tinkerers!
We hope you’re all caught up after last week’s mega update! We’re popping into your inbox again to quickly share the following,
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Announcing 10 Ampere Beta Testers / BECOME BETA TESTER
- BackerKit Surveys and Shipping Address Confirmation
Beta-tester Announcement
WOW! We guess you awesome Ampere Power Users are as excited about the new Unravel versions as we are... We received an overwhelming number of backers who wanted to join the Ampere Beta Tester program — thank you to everyone who took the time to give us tons of valuable feedback!
So drumroll please….
We’re happy to introduce our first 10 Ampere Beta Testers:
- Holland M. - USA
- Mark V. - United Kingdom
- Chelsea B. - USA
- Paddy M. - Singapore
- Forest M. - USA
- Dylan C. - Australia
- Bonnie C. - USA
- Clafairy M. - Canada
- Matt H. - USA
- Shaun D. - Germany
If you see your name above, we’ll be getting in touch with you directly to talk next steps!
If you don’t see your name here and you’re bummed that you’re not part of the program, don’t worry! We’ll be calling for another group of Beta Testers for our next product in our Ampere lineup, which will be launching soon! Very soon, in fact. So stay tuned for more of those details… ;)
Still want a chance to volunteer as a beta tester for our next product? Please click the survey link below!
BECOME AMPERE BETA TESTER*
BackerKit Surveys and Shipping Address Confirmation
As a reminder, last week we asked backers to indicate their preference on the new Unravel versions and confirm their shipping addresses:
IGG backers who are waiting on their IGG order — we sent you a BackerKit survey
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If you haven’t received your survey you can fill it out HERE or please get in touch with our team at [email protected] if you need help
IGG backers who are waiting on an exchange — we sent you an email with a Facebook Messenger survey
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If you haven’t received this or need help please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
That’s it for now IGGers. We want to thank you for all your supportive feedback since last week’s announcement. We’re excited to get you your new Unravels!
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BTW, we would like to share with you the projects we love:
OCKEL SIRIUS A: THE WORLD'S MOST VERSATILE MINI PC
The Ockel Sirius A is the most versatile Windows 10 mini PC ever created. This ultra small computer is equipped with powerful hardware components, a 6-inch touchscreen, battery and loads of connectivity options. Enjoy a full Windows 10 experience at any time!
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Ockel is offering a secret perk exclusively for Unravel backers. Join the campaign now and get a FREE accessory pack worth $50. Check here:
iMicro - Add an 800x microscope to your phone
See the unseen world by adding this fingertip microscope to your phone: This fingertip microscope makes breakthrough in portable microscopy; it has up to 800x magnification, down to 1 micron resolution and very low distortion. It is of the size a fingertip and affordable to every budget.Check it out here!
Thu Aug 8 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Thu, Aug 08, 2019 at 09:54:42 AM
This is the 2nd part of our mega update, if you missed the 1st part — read it here!
Who Gets these Next Versions of Unravel?
By now we bet you're thinking...wow, these new Unravels are AWESOME! But who gets them?
These two new versions are available to those who,
- Still have not received their IGG perk, or
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Are waiting on an existing exchange of their Unravel (not new exchanges)
If you fall into one of these categories, please read the instructions and schedule in the next section.
We've been testing, tweaking and improving these next versions of Unravel for months. We want to thank those who have been patiently waiting for this. We know this has taken longer than expected, and we are very sorry about that, but we have implemented all of your feedback and used it to improve the next versions of Unravel on all fronts. We hope you find your new Unravel worth the wait!
For those of you who already have your Unravel but want one of these new versions or our new accessories — you're in luck! You can pre-order these now on our IGG InDemand page or on our website.
PRE-ORDER Unravel AW+
PRE-ORDER Unravel 3+1
IGGers get 30% OFF by using "UnravelBacker" at checkout!***
*Valid through August 31st
**waiting backers’ orders will ship before any new purchases
When will the new Unravels be ready?
Unravel AW+ is already in mass production and will be ready to ship out on August 30th!
Unravel 3+1 is about to enter mass production and will ship in September.
Key Dates — When and how do I update my Unravel selection?
SHIPPING BEGINS IN 3 WEEKS! So our timelines are tight, see our full schedule below:
Thursday, August 8th at 10pm EST: Surveys and emails sent to confirm new Unravel version selection
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Backers still waiting on their perk will be sent and need to fill out a new BackerKit survey
- If you never filled out a survey — you need to now
- If already filled out a survey you need to refill it out
- Please note: Any add-on credit from add-on you purchased will still be applied at checkout but you will need to reselect your add-ons too
**Please fill out your survey within 24 hours to avoid shipping delay
***backers who do not fill out their survey within 24 hours, don’t worry, your order will still ship out quickly, but only after the backers who fill out their surveys on time
- Backers waiting on existing exchanges will be sent a personal email and need to reply with their selection
**Please respond to this email within 24 hours to avoid shipping delay
***Unfortunately, we are not processing new exchanges at this time unless the Unravel is defective and you have reported the issue already
Friday, August 9th at 10:0pm EST: Initial deadline for selecting new Unravel version to avoid shipping delay
We will lock surveys and email responses, charge cards on BackerKit, and send out a final confirmation request to confirm your shipping address one last time
Sunday, August 11th at 10:00pm EST: Addresses locked — no further address changes will be accepted; backers are financially responsible for any shipping issues that result from wrong shipping information
End of August: Shipping begins for backers who order Unravel AW+!
September: Shipping begins for backers who ordered Unravel 3+1!
Calling For Beta Testers
We just finished our pilot run for Unravel AW+ and need 10 volunteers to test and provide valuable feedback. To volunteer, please click the survey link below!
BECOME AMPERE BETA TESTER*
*Beta-testers will be selected in the next 48-hours so sign up now!
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you, backers, for your continued support.
If you have any questions about the new Unravels, you can always reach out to our small team at [email protected] and we can help answer questions.
— The Ampere Team
Thu Aug 8 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Thu, Aug 08, 2019 at 09:46:34 AM
Hello IGGers,
We have a MEGA update, it's so big that we've had to split it into 2! Here’s what we're covering,
- Introducing the Next Unravel (Part 1)
- Introducing New Accessories (Part 1)
- When Will These Be Ready?! (Part 2)
- Who Gets Them? (Part 2)
- Become and Ampere BETA TESTER! SIGN UP NOW! (Part 2)
Now that it’s August, we hope you’ve been staying cool this summer!
Speaking of avoiding the heat, that's one of the key things that we’ve been focused on with our next wave of Unravels. After fulfilling our 1st round of orders, we received feedback from you and based on the conversations we’ve had with you, we’ve dialed in on the features that you told us were your top priorities.
So why has heat been a focus of ours? With wireless charging, any power that is not efficiently transferred between the charger and the device manifests itself as heat. When devices get warmer, they are designed to slow charging speed in order to cool down. In order to meet our standards for temperature, charging consistency, efficiency, and speed, we spent a lot of time with our manufacturing partners reviewing every detail and improving wherever we could.
As part of this improvement, we saw the need and opportunity to evolve Unravel into 2 new versions that will cater to 2 audiences. And we are proud to announce that this next wave of wireless chargers are the coolest, fastest wireless chargers we’ve ever tested!
Introducing the Next Versions of Unravel
Unravel AW+ — Optimized for Apple Users
We found that a lot of our backers are Apple Super Users. If that describes you, then Unravel AW+ is for you. In order to make a product that charges Apple Watches coolly, consistently & quickly, on Unravel AW+, we dedicated the C-panel entirely to the Apple Watch charging coil.
We also improved the 10W Qi-charging coils in the A & B panels for faster, more consistent charging for all your other wireless charging devices. We think Unravel AW+ is perfect for charging iPhone, AirPods 2 and an Apple Watch — all at the same time. Also, Unravel AW+ can be used with the same PD charger as your MacBook — so you can charge four Apple products with one wire, total.
Unravel 3+1 — Charge 4 Devices at Once
Unravel 3+1 was designed for ultimate versatility. In addition to 3 x 10W Qi-enabled wireless charging panels, it also has a USB-C output port. You can use the output port to power any wired-charging device that uses a USB-C output. So you can wirelessly charge 3 devices & plug in your older phone…that’s 4 devices charging at once!
But what about our Apple users who want 3 x 10W Qi-enabled wireless charging coils & also want to be able to charge their Apple Watch? We’ve got you covered. The USB-C output works with our new mini Magnetic USB-C Apple Watch Travel Charger (see below).
PRE-ORDER Unravel 3+1
Backers get 30% OFF by using "UnravelBacker" at checkout!*
*Valid through August 31st
Ampere Magnetic USB-C Apple Watch Travel Charger
Our new MFi-certified magnetic USB-CApple Watch charger is travel-friendly and it integrates with the new Unravel 3+1!
PRE-ORDER MFI APPLE WATCH TRAVEL CHARGER
Backers get 30% OFF by using "UnravelBacker" at checkout!*
Ampere Mini USB-C PD 30W Adapter
Our new mini USB-C PD 30W Adapter works with both Unravels and our new Apple Watch Travel Charger.
PRE-ORDER MINI 30W USB-C TRAVEL ADAPTER
Backers get 30% OFF by using "UnravelBacker" at checkout!*
*Valid through August 31st
Sat Jun 1 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Sat, Jun 01, 2019 at 02:40:21 AM
Hi IGGers,
We’re bringing you a short and sweet update today to give you a status on shipping — for Unravels and the Power Cube.
As mentioned in our last update, we were very low on the stock last month. And we can now confirm that we are completely out of stock of Unravels.
Since our last update, we have been working around the clock to make our next batch of Unravels (we are calling these Unravel 1.2).
At the beginning of May, we made the decision to expand to new manufacturing partners to scale up production and have set high standards for charging time, temperature, durability and consistency for phones, Apple Watches, AirPods and all other Qi-enabled devices.
We are currently testing out the next batch and we are stoked to let you know that the next batch of Unravels is nearly ready to go. At this point in time, we estimate that the next batch of Unravels will be ready to ship in June.
We know that some of you have already been waiting patiently for several months and we are genuinely sorry that we were unable to meet the previously estimated timeline.
Once the next batch has entered into mass production, you will receive a personal email to let you know.
Now for some good news...mass production of the Power Cube is complete!
Mass production finished in May and we have begun the process of shipping. For those who have been waiting on this final accessory from your bundle, you can expect to receive shipping notification in your inbox shortly. We are excited for you to get these power banks — they are 20,000 mAH of pure power!
If you have already been chatting to a customer happiness team member, you can continue to chat with them if you have questions. If you haven’t spoken to our team yet and do have more questions, please reach out via [email protected] and someone will assist you ASAP.
The Ampere Team
