Deals Spotlight: Apple's Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Discounted by $11
Amazon and B&H Photo this week have introduced the first straight price discount on Apple's just-released Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The sales are discounting the price of the new accessory by about $11.
The cases are priced the same across Amazon and B&H Photo. Check out the full list below, and note that Apple sells each case for $129.00 on its website.
Smart Battery Case (Black)
Smart Battery Case (White)
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