Roger Fingas
Mophie on Thursday launched Space Pack battery and storage cases for the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and iPad mini, as well as a new Spacestation battery/storage pack, and a 2.0 update of its Space file manager for iOS.
The new Space Packs connect to an iOS device to provide 32, 64, or 128 gigabytes of extra storage while extending battery life. The amount of extended use time varies from device to device. The iPhone 6 case, for instance, uses a 3,300 milliamp-hour (mAh) battery to double battery life. The Mini case likewise doubles life with a 7,000 mAh supply, but the 6 Plus case offers only a 50-percent boost with a 2,600 mAh cell.
The standalone Spacestation also comes in 32, 64, or 128 GB sizes, but is a platform-independent product connecting via USB. It has a 6,000 mAh battery, which can purportedly double the life of an iPad mini, or triple or quadruple the life of an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus.
The updated Space app no longer requires a Mophie product to work, and supports Wi-Fi file access from a nearby Mac or PC. Favorites are now organized in a central location, and the app can be unlocked using Touch ID. The app is a free download for any device running iOS 7 or later.
The iPhone 6 Space Packs are shipping in May in black or gold colors, and cost between $150 and $300. The 6 Plus cases have similar prices and ship dates, but are only available in black.
The Spacestation is currently shipping in three to five days, and is priced identically to the Space Packs at $150 to $300.
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