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Apple's iPhone Air Battery Pack Costs $99, Extends 27 Hour Battery to 40 Hours

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Apple designed a new MagSafe battery to go along with the super thin iPhone Air, and the accessory is available for purchase as of today.

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The ‌iPhone Air‌ ‌MagSafe‌ Battery is priced at $99, and it lists compatibility with just the ‌iPhone Air‌, so it is not clear if it will work with other iPhone 17 models. It's possible the camera plateau on the Pro models is too large to accommodate the battery. The ‌MagSafe‌ Battery provides up to 12W charging over ‌MagSafe‌, and 20W when it is connected to the ‌iPhone Air‌ and a power adapter at the same time.

Apple says that the battery is thin, lightweight, and designed to slip into a pocket. It adds up to 65 percent charge to the ‌iPhone Air‌, "extending battery life further than that of any other iPhone."

The ‌iPhone Air‌ lasts for up to 27 hours when watching videos, and up to 22 hours when streaming video. With the ‌MagSafe‌ Battery, it lasts for up to 40 hours when watching videos, and up to 35 hours when streaming video.

You'll be able to pre-order the ‌iPhone Air‌ on Friday, September 12. It is priced starting at $999 for 256GB storage.

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gagaliya
13 months ago
Some of you guys are really dense. The point of this phone is the light weight and thinness in the pocket, we are at the point where the tech is good enough that it doesn’t compromise performance much by making it thin. I for one am tired carrying the iPhone pro in my pocket especially during the summer with lightweight pants, this would be perfect.

The battery pack is for those occasions like on the plane or hiking where you need the extra juice, as it’s removable you can carry just the air during day to day. How is this setup anywhere close to “just get a pro instead”

This is the phone I been looking for.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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MacTwick
13 months ago
The iPhone 17 Air has the same battery as my 16 Pro.

That's very impressive.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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BelgianChoklit
13 months ago
Reminder: Apple selling this does not mean every single iPhone 17 Air user will be needing this. It's there for people who get enough battery life with its built-in battery, but for those occasions where you think it might not be enough and you might need to top up. I own a 15 Pro with 90% attery health and it lasts me through the day, my sister gas a regular 14 and it lasts here all day. So for people like us, this is great because the big win is it's not a brick. Btw Apple likes selling accessories as they have like 600% margins on them.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Tears Apart
13 months ago

I guess I'm not the target audience for the air, but am questioning who is.

For another $99 you can extend the battery life of your air, or, you can just buy a pro and get more cameras too???
Or you can enjoy a considerably slimmer and lighter device (and a larger display than the standard Pro), and attach the pack only when needed, which for many people is not often.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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darngooddesign
13 months ago

Or..... buy a pro! I don't get it.
You can make a thin and lightweight phone thicker, but you can't make a thick phone thinner or weigh less.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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repoman016
13 months ago
I guess I'm not the target audience for the air, but am questioning who is.

For another $99 you can extend the battery life of your air, or, you can just buy a pro and get more cameras too???
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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