Apple launches Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR

In a surprise move, Apple has launched battery cases for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.

In the Smart Battery Case’s description, Apple states that the case is Qi wireless charging compatible.

The iPhone XS version of the Smart Battery Case is capable of increasing talk time “up to 33 hours” and internet use “up to 21 hours.” Regarding the iPhone XS Max version of the case, Apple says that the charging case increases talk time “up to 37 hours” and internet use “up to 20 hours.”

The iPhone XR, on the other hand, increases talk time “up to 39 hours” and internet use up to “22 hours.” It’s currently unclear exactly how many mAh are featured in each version of Apple’s new Smart Battery Cases.

Further, Apple states that its new Smart Battery Case can be charged faster with USB-PD compatible chargers. As expected the Smart Battery Case is Lightning compatible and does not feature a USB-C port.

When the Smart Battery case is on one of Apple’s 2019 iPhones, the “intelligent” battery status is displayed on the smartphone’s lock screen and in the ‘Notification Centre’ says Apple.

The last time Apple released a Smart Battery Case was in 2015 for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6. Apple skipped releasing a Smart Battery Case for its 2017 lineup of smartphones, including the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

This also marks the first time the tech giant has released a Smart Battery Case for the larger version of the iPhone, in this case, the iPhone XS Max.

The iPhone XS Max and iPhone XS version of the Smart Battery Case is priced at $179 CAD and is available in White and Black.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Apple currently has any plans to release colourful versions of its Smart Battery Case that match the XR’s vibrant hues. The iPhone XR Smart Battery Case is priced at $129 CAD and is available in White and Black.

We’ll have more on Apple’s new iPhone XS and XR Smart Battery Case in the coming days.

The post Apple launches Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR appeared first on MobileSyrup.

from MobileSyrup http://bit.ly/2CmJjYY