Mophie introduces wirelessly charging battery case for Apple's iPhone 6s & 6s Plus

Mophie is launching what it calls its first wireless charging ecosystem for iPhones, centered around a new battery case called the Juice Pack Wireless.

The case is available in two versions: one for the iPhone 6 and 6s, and another for 5.5-inch Plus iPhones. Either is promised to add over 50 percent extra battery life, and support "virtually all" wireless charging standards, including the commonplace Qi format.

Both cases come bundled with a flat charging base, intended mainly for desks and tables. These can also be bought separately.

Mophie is additionally releasing Charge Force desk and vent mounts. The desk mount is a pedestal that holds an iPhone vertically at different angles, while the vent mount uses four prongs to attach to a car's AC vents.

The regular Juice Pack Wireless costs $99.95, while the Plus version is $129.95. Bundle options let users pick up a vent mount or an extra base at a $5 discount for each — normally, those accessories are $59.95 and $39.95, respectively. The desk mount appears to not be on sale yet.

9 Comments

ross.alex.k 40 comments · 15 Years

About 8 years ago

I'm ready for wireless charging WITHOUT a mat.

mike1 3432 comments · 10 Years

I really don't see a need for wireless charging that doesn't allow you to use the phone while it's charging.

lordjohnwhorfin 866 comments · 18 Years

mike1 said:

I really don't see a need for wireless charging that doesn't allow you to use the phone while it's charging.

Why do you say that? As long as you leave the phone on the mat, you can use it and it will charge. And if you need to pick it up, pick it up. It will resume charging when you put it back. I'm more concerned about the lousy battery capacity, as well as the unreasonably high price. I've also had my share of really crappy products and lousy customer service from Mophie, and I will never buy one of their products again. I'd love a Qi or Powermat-rechargeable battery case, though. Just not from them.

It's laughable to me, can you imagine if someone a long time ago were to say "we've invented WiFi, but it requires you to put your device on a mat in order to use it." Hahaha - NO. I want to be able to walk into my house and start to use it. Same goes for wireless charging. Although I'd even be willing to pay for a device that has a smaller range of, say, 3 to 5 feet.

mac_128 3452 comments · 12 Years

So if there's not a wireless charging station around, this can't be charged? That seems a little short sighted.