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Case maker LifeProof on Thursday launched preorders for the Fre Power, a new battery case for the iPhone 6 also designed to be rugged and waterproof.
The case sports a 2,600 milliamp-hour supply, said to double an iPhone's normal battery life. Charging is activated with a button, and should stop automatically once an iPhone is topped off. LED lights on the back indicate the case's remaining power in quarter increments.
Through design features like a built-in port covers, a screen protector, and anti-reflective glass over the camera lens, the case is waterproof to a depth of 6.6 feet, and should likewise block dirt and snow. It's built to resist drops on land up to the same height.
The case can be recharged through a micro USB port. Notably, LifeProof says an iPhone can be synced through the same port, eliminating the need to take the case off.
The Fre Power costs $130, and is currently expected to ship in June. Black, blue, and white/gray versions are available.
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Really wish these guys and/or Mophie would switch to a Lightning connector. I have no desire to drag around yet another cable around. They say syncing can be done with micro-usb---but I would be skeptical... Plus what about other uses beyond syncing? Playing music? etc...
Really wish these guys and/or Mophie would switch to a Lightning connector. I have no desire to drag around yet another cable around. They say syncing can be done with micro-usb---but I would be skeptical... Plus what about other uses beyond syncing? Playing music? etc...
I agree 100%. Will not buy one of these until they have a lightning connector. Apple opened that up over a year ago. There's no excuse anymore.
Are there ANY cases compatible with a lightning cable??
[quote name="joseph_went_south" url="/t/186266/lifeproof-launches-ruggedized-fre-power-battery-case-for-iphone-6#post_2723523"]Are there ANY cases compatible with a lightning cable??[/quote] [quote name="mike1" url="/t/186266/lifeproof-launches-ruggedized-fre-power-battery-case-for-iphone-6#post_2723505"]I agree 100%. Will not buy one of these until they have a lightning connector. Apple opened that up over a year ago. There's no excuse anymore. [/quote]Some prefer the micro USB but it is true, why not put the darn thing in. I assume the reasoning is price and possible complaints.
Are there ANY cases compatible with a lightning cable??
The only case I know of its the iBlason power glider for iPhone 5/5s.
http://www.i-blason.com/powerglider-external-battery-case-for-iphone-5-lightning.html
I have it and love it. I'm holding off up-grading to a 6 or 6 plus because there isn't one for it.
Probably a year from now we will start getting case that finally use the USB 3.1 Type C