The first Made for iPhone licensed battery cases for Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been announced from popular accessory makers Mophie and Otterbox, giving users the ability to not only protect their latest-generation handset, but also extend its battery life.
Mophie Juice Packs
Leading the pack on Tuesday was Mophie, which has introduced updated versions of its popular Juice Pack Air and Juice Pack Plus cases. The $99.95 Juice Pack Air for iPhone 6 will double the device's battery life with a 2,750mAh capacity, while the larger $119.95 Plus model offers 120 percent more battery life with 3,300mAh.
For Apple's jumbo-sized iPhone 6 Plus, Mophie will offer the 2,600mAh Juice Pack for $99.95, sporting an ultra-thin profile and boosts battery power by 60 percent.
As licensed Made for iPhone accessories, the devices connect through the Lightning port on the bottom of the latest iPhones.
All three new Mophie Juice Packs are now available for preorder through the company's website, and come in colors that match Apple's latest iPhone lineup. All models are advertised to ship in three to four weeks.
Otterbox Resurgence
Otterbox has also joined the fray with a lineup of officially licensed iPhone 6 battery cases. The new Resurgence Power Case series features a 2,600mAh battery doubling boost, along with enhanced drop protection.
The Resurgence Power Case for iPhone 6 is now listed on the Otterbox website, with a vague "coming soon" availability listed. It will sell in black, glacier, cardinal, and mint ice colors for $99.95.