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DJtheAppleFanatic

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Hello, are there any details on if there will be a Smart Battery Case for the iPhone XS? I know that there wasn’t any made for the X, but it would be nice if it were one made for the XS becuase it will determine of I get that of the XS Max.
 

mrklaw

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if not, you could hack one together - get a wireless portable power bank and glue it to a basic iphone case so it'll stay on the phone. Then just press the button on the side to charge your phone while using it.

I have one (but not glued to a case) and it is very handy not to have wires all over the place while charging. You do need to charge the power bank separately via lightning though..
 

Gregintosh

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There seems to be some decent third party options. I personally plan to use the XS Max with a battery case, just as soon as one is released.
 

mrklaw

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There seems to be some decent third party options. I personally plan to use the XS Max with a battery case, just as soon as one is released.

How much do you use a phone that a max would need a battery case?? With fast charging you could top it up in 30 mins at lunch if needed (and if you have access to a socket)
 

Gregintosh

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How much do you use a phone that a max would need a battery case?? With fast charging you could top it up in 30 mins at lunch if needed (and if you have access to a socket)

A lot. It’s basically my primary computing device. Especially when traveling. Battery always seems to go fast and I don’t ever wanna be stuck with a dead battery, especially when I’m out and need to use it for maps, navigation, etc.

On my iPhone 7 Plus by 2 pm I’m already 50% or so (I wake up at 6:30 am), so I like having the Mophie battery case. I’d love to have something similar on the XS Max.
 
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