However, the Smart Battery Case of that era was widely criticized for being bulky and unattractive. It came with a 1,877mAh battery, which just about normalized the battery life on the iPhone 6.

For those users, Apple will reportedly revive its Smart Battery Case, which originally launched with the iPhone 6 in 2015. Apple stopped selling the case in 2021 when the MagSafe Battery Pack arrived.

Battery cases are not new — Apple itself released one for the iPhone 6 and 6s back in 2015. Apple ceased selling a battery case once it released the MagSafe Battery Pack in 2021.

The reduced battery life is due in part to the iPhone 17 Air's ultra-thin 5.5mm design, which would make it the thinnest iPhone ever.

For those who don't remember, the Smart Battery Case could help you survive challenging days with an iPhone with a smaller battery capacity than its siblings. Below, you can learn about the latest ...