iOS 12 Code Confirms Apple To Release New Battery Case For iPhone XS Very Soon

Yesterday there were reports claims that Apple may be planning to introduce a new Smart Battery case for the iPhone XS. Today there is new e...

Yesterday there were reports claims that Apple may be planning to introduce a new Smart Battery case for the iPhone XS. Today there is new evidence that the accessory may available more than one iPhone model and also leaked what it will be look like, according to Guilherme Rambo of 9to5Mac who found the three model identifiers associated with the Smart Battery case in iOS 12 code.

These model identifiers, namely A2070, A2071, and A2171, are more than likely match to three new iPhone models released this year, particularly iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and the iPhone XS Max. Another identifier found in the iOS code is said to indicate that the accessory will be released in 2018. Design wise, the "power bank" looks bigger, implying the new battery case may have a larger capacity.

Apple's first Smart Battery case is dedicated to the iPhone 6, which included an additional 1877 mAh battery for the phone while also provide extra protection, its successor iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 too introduced the corresponding versions, however, the iPhone 7 capacity increased to 2365 mAh.

It's unclear if this year's case to support wireless charging. Different from the previous models, the new model also matches the design language of the new iPhone. As for the release date, considering the first one launched in December of 2015, Apple will debut the Smart Battery Case in the near future.