Apple Developing Battery Case for iPhone 17 Air Amid Battery Life Concerns [Report]

Apple's working on an optional battery case for its upcoming ultrathin iPhone 17 Air, The Information reports today. It seems this accessory is planned specifically to help make up for the shorter battery life expected with the phone's super-slim design.The new thin iPhone, expected later this year, is reportedly around 5.5 millimeters thick. While this would make it Apple's thinnest phone yet, internal testing suggests its battery life will be shorter than previous models. Sources indicate only 60% to 70% of users might get through a full day on a single charge, compared to 80% to 90% for other iPhones.To counteract this, Apple is working on a dedicated phone case for the thin model that includes an integrated battery pack, according to three people familiar with the development. This optional purchase would offer users a way to extend the device's daily usage time.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:AirPods 4 On Sale for $99 [Lowest Price Ever]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 3, 2025 - 21:34

Apple Developing Battery Case for iPhone 17 Air Amid Battery Life Concerns [Report]

Apple's working on an optional battery case for its upcoming ultrathin iPhone 17 Air, The Information reports today. It seems this accessory is planned specifically to help make up for the shorter battery life expected with the phone's super-slim design.

The new thin iPhone, expected later this year, is reportedly around 5.5 millimeters thick. While this would make it Apple's thinnest phone yet, internal testing suggests its battery life will be shorter than previous models. Sources indicate only 60% to 70% of users might get through a full day on a single charge, compared to 80% to 90% for other iPhones.

To counteract this, Apple is working on a dedicated phone case for the thin model that includes an integrated battery pack, according to three people familiar with the development. This optional purchase would offer users a way to extend the device's daily usage time.

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