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Apple Revives MagSafe Battery Pack as iPhone Air–Only Accessory

The $99 pack was engineered to match the ultra‑thin Air’s shape, which blocks a secure fit on other iPhone 17 models.

Overview

  • Apple lists the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery on its store now, claiming up to 65% additional charge for the Air.
  • A USB‑C port on the pack can charge smaller accessories such as an AirPods case or Apple Watch, according to the product page.
  • Hands‑on and reporting say the pack cannot attach properly to iPhone 17 or 17 Pro because its top edge hits the camera bump, preventing magnet alignment.
  • Reviewers note the new pack is slimmer and taller than Apple’s original MagSafe battery yet slightly thicker than the iPhone Air and increases overall thickness when attached.
  • Coverage frames the Air‑exclusive design as a shift toward device‑specific MagSafe accessories, steering other iPhone 17 owners to third‑party options.