Apple launches new smart battery cases for iPhone XR and XS models at $129
Apple had not released a new battery case since the iPhone 7. However, it seems that out of nowhere the company saw the need to provide new cases for the iPhone XR and XS models.
Apple released their first smart battery case for the iPhone 6 and 6s in 2015. The design wasn't as striking as one would hope considering design is one of the hallmarks of Apple's brand philosophy. While the iPhone 7 was the last model to receive a corresponding battery case, there were rumors of cases for the recent 2018 edition of the iPhone. Thanks to some sleuthing by Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern, it seems that Apple has finally released their smart battery cases for all three new iPhones... and they look just as ugly as the previous smart cases.
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Clicking through the link in Joanna's tweet reveals a smart battery case for the iPhone XR on the Apple Store website. Pricing has been set at $129.99 for each model and feature both a black and white silicone version. Like previous iterations of the smart battery case, the distinctive hump where the extra battery resides is still there. All cases are Qi-compatible so you'll be able to use your existing wireless chargers and even fast charge using USB-C power delivery. Apple claims you'll be able talk up to 39 hours, use the internet for 22 hours, and play videos for up to 27 hours.
This release seems to come out of nowhere and Apple doesn't seem to have made an official announcement yet. However, you can order the case right now through the Apple Store website. We'll update this story if we get official word from Apple.
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