Nah, that buzzword is appropriate.
Basically there is one fact: Apple has downgraded its guidance. Everything else written are opinions, conjectures, conclusions based on opinions.
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Apple Releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, Qi Wireless Charging Supported
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Basically there is one fact: Apple has downgraded its guidance. Everything else written are opinions, conjectures, conclusions based on opinions.
Popped into my local Apple Store on lunch today, luckily one of their staff let me try on case on my phone. Boy that case makes the Max big and heavy, not great for those who wear skinny jeans that's for sure.
Still going to order one though
Still going to order one though
Allow me to tell you why it's absurd. Take this case for example: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Rec...ocphy=9003944&hvtargid=pla-570559387895&psc=1
You get 150% more battery than the Apple battery case for a fifth of the price. Who needs wireless charging on a battery case? The whole reason of having a battery case is to have juice in your phone for the whole day. Wireless charging is luxury for people who don't want to put thick cases on their phones, so they would rather place their phone on a wirless charging pad, when not using the phone. With a battery case, the case itself is charging your phone...no need to wireless charge all the time.
But if you REALLY, REALLY want wireless charging in your battery case, then you buy this one: https://www.amazon.com/Max-Compatible-Alpatronix-BXXt-Rechargeable/dp/B07H84Y3Q6.
It's still a 1/3 of the price of the Apple battery case.....
Hence, Apple's pricing is absolutely absurd.
Sorry I really disagree here. Yes I think the price is a tad high ($100 would be nice) but that link you sent is a completely crap case. The whole reason for buying Apple's is more for the interface to the phone... no need to worry about flipping a switch (hence keeping the phone battery more pristine), having the charge status right on the phone, wireless is a plus, that case doesn't support external peripherals (no CarPlay, etc). I don't think it's for everyone, but those of us who want an install and forget this is awesome. No need to ever take it off, unlike the others where you need to to use the port for basically anything except charging.
Did you get to use a pair? We had them at work to try and create a voip app and they made you dizzy after a few minutes with the interface having to try and read the mini screen. I wanted it to thrive but I can see why it didn’t it was to before it’s time unfortunately
I believe you fail to see the benefit of the "Extended (Smart)" battery VS a battery bolted on to the back of the phone. Turn that battery on and you trigger backups, photo uploads and so on....
There is much more to the Apple product than a simple battery
just got my Xs case now. came a day earlier than the tracking said.
it feels really nice. I like that there is no chin on the bottom like how the 6s/7 case had.
it feels really nice. I like that there is no chin on the bottom like how the 6s/7 case had.
Some people like spending a thousand on a phone and using cheapo cases and cables then they are shocked when something bad happens and apple blocks repairs once they find out about cheapo options being used. I get the Apple Case is expensive and not for everyone as is the Mophie case but I certainly wouldn’t take time out of my day to preach The cheapo gospel on a forum filled with people buying the nice case lol I can’t wait to get my Humpty 2.0 for my Max tomorrow
...ditto ! (ordered 01/15/19, arrived 01/16/19) anywho, typical 1st class
shipping/boxing unwrapped, read installation instructions and naturally, fits like a glove...we're done here ! (btw, full size pics...first 3 shot w/XS MAX, last 2 w/Nexus 6P !)
EDIT: oops, gotta have the bottom speaker grille(s)/lightning port shot, rite ?!!
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I have the Alpatronix for my Max. It's a piece of crap.
My iPhone X works great with the battery case for the XS. I even recorded my voice and played it back and got no distortion. Camera hole is slightly larger but black on black doesn’t show at all so overall it looks like a keeper.
And no boxy chin like the last models!!
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I kinda get what you’re saying , but spending $180 for you feels the same way as me parting with $180 dollars. We just have to accept paying a sticker price that’s 30 some percent more than what you pay. My iPhone XS Max (64gb) just cost me over $1500 ! So I am very envious when I see the US price. But that’s just the reality of exchange rates.
You're right - - the Smart Battery Case is Apple's replaceable battery.
The majority of Apple's customers who don't need a replaceable/extended life battery will continue to cheer on Jony Ive's march towards a slim sealed unit that resembles nothing more than a single sheet of glass.
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Been using my battery case for about 20 hours now. overall it is great and the no chin design is much better than the iphone 7 version.
I do notice that battery % jumps around a bit. about +/- 3% during charging or during use. I'm thinking maybe the battery needs to get a few charge cycles in. all of these were delivered empty so who knows how long they were kept at 0% in storage.
I do notice that battery % jumps around a bit. about +/- 3% during charging or during use. I'm thinking maybe the battery needs to get a few charge cycles in. all of these were delivered empty so who knows how long they were kept at 0% in storage.
“Stop what you’re doing cause I’m about to ruin the lyrics and sound that your used to”...on day 2 w/mine...noticed NO + / - erratic charging variations...seats well on my Surge Disk 10W wireless and tho, even arriving near empty, full charge capacity was reached in about an hour...have removed it from MAX for now and will chk on how long its storage% duration will last after a day or two...so far, A-OK ! (pic via NEXUS 6P)
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But the Canadian dollar exchange has something to do with the price differences in USA vs Canada right?
I don't follow how this is "gouging".
Some follow-up. Received my case today.
I can confirm it works perfectly on my original iPhone X on iOS 12.1.2.
I did have to reboot the phone when I first put it on the phone for it to be recognized. Works normally after that. No error messages.
Case came with only 1% charge, FYI.
...on day 2 w/mine...noticed NO + / - erratic charging variations...seats well on my Surge Disk 10W wireless and tho, even arriving near empty, full charge capacity was reached in about an hour...have removed it from MAX for now and will chk on how long its storage% duration will last after a day or two...so far, A-OK !
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Pretty clever to design the hump such that it can’t be seen from certain angles.
Yes ...but only if you choose to ignore its smart features such as its seamless iPhone software integration, automatic prioritization of the use of the battery case's battery over your iPhone's battery, fast wireless charging without removing the case, it doesn't require a second charging adapter and cord, and your iPhone will continue to manage the power as if it is running on its own battery - whereas on an external battery pack your iPhone behaves in its more power hungry state as if it is plugged in to a wall outlet.
Mine showed up yesterday. Sure enough the battery was at 0%. I think they do this because devices that have Li-Io batteries are supposed to be turned off when shipping. Since the battery case can’t be turned off they ship it without any charge. I do like the case and intend to use it more during the summer when my work schedule typically gets busier and time between usage and charging my phone gets stretched out.
Why does every comment stupidly concern the least interesting questions about this product? There’s a lot more to it than its price and its appearance, and I haven’t seen a single good question on this forum yet.
How about the power management? Is it like the previous “smart” battery cases that relentlessly forced power into a fully charged phone? Or does it actually turn itself on and off appropriately in an efficient manner?
How about the power management? Is it like the previous “smart” battery cases that relentlessly forced power into a fully charged phone? Or does it actually turn itself on and off appropriately in an efficient manner?
It appears it’s charging the iPhone constantly however I’m basing that off the iPhones battery icon having the symbol for charging. I’ve been looking into apps for battery and power management to try and see the Cases behavior. Any suggestions are always welcome