- Apple just released a new battery case for its iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
- The new case introduces a dedicated camera button, which when pressed launches the phone's camera whether the device is locked or unlocked. A long press allows you to quickly capture a QuickTake video.
- The cases cost $129 and are available through Apple.
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Apple has quietly released a new battery case for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max that includes a dedicated camera button. The new case should make your iPhone last 50% longer, Apple's website says.
The cases are priced at $129, just like the model the company previously released for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, and are immediately available through Apple.
The version of the Smart Battery Case for Apple's iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max is available in black, white, and pink, while the iPhone 11 variant comes in black and white.
The camera button is the biggest feature that differentiates Apple's new battery cases from the models it's released in years past. When pressed, the button launches the camera whether the phone is locked or unlocked.
A short press will prompt your iPhone to launch the camera, while a longer press will tell it to capture a QuickTake video, the new feature introduced with the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro that lets you record videos without switching out of photo mode. There's also a larger cutout on the back of the case to accommodate the new camera on Apple's latest iPhones.
Like its predecessors, Apple's new battery cases have a microfiber inner lining and a soft silicone exterior. You can charge the case along with your iPhone, and it supports wireless charging too.
Apple's announcement also comes after accessory brands like Mophie and Alphatronix launched less expensive battery cases for Apple's iPhone 11 lineup.
The launch also doesn't come as too much of a surprise. Last month, the website MacRumors discovered images of new battery cases for Apple's latest iPhone lineup hidden in iOS 13 beta.
