Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack Gives iPhone 17 Air Massive 40-Hour Boost

The spotlight of Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event wasn’t just on the sleek iPhone 17 Air itself but also on the accessory that promises to fix one of Apple’s most persistent criticisms – battery life. The new MagSafe Battery Pack, designed specifically for the iPhone 17 Air, delivers a stunning promise: up to 40 hours of continuous video playback when paired with the phone.

That kind of endurance pushes the slim iPhone model into a new league, especially for those who live on streaming and gaming.

The iPhone 17 Air, with its razor-thin 3,036 mAh internal battery, had already drawn skepticism. Many critics pointed out that Apple’s obsession with keeping the phone impossibly slim seemed to come at the cost of practicality. Sure, the A19 Pro chip and its efficiency gains, coupled with the new N1 wireless networking chip and CX1 modem, squeezed more usage out of a small cell, but heavy users weren’t convinced

. Apple’s solution? Let the MagSafe Battery Pack shoulder the extra load, providing a 65% increase in battery capacity without sacrificing the minimal design language the company insists on.

Unlike many third-party MagSafe power banks, Apple’s pack integrates seamlessly with iOS. It uses an intelligent battery management system that not only distributes power smartly but also ensures the pack itself charges optimally when connected to a wall adapter. With 12W fast-charging supported natively and even quicker speeds when paired with a 20W charger, the accessory is clearly tuned for convenience. Priced at $99, it lands in a sweet spot: not cheap, but also not out of reach for Apple loyalists accustomed to paying for premium ecosystem accessories.

Yet the debate remains: is Apple simply selling back what they removed in pursuit of thinness, or does this pack genuinely set itself apart from the countless third-party alternatives already available? For fans, it’s an essential add-on that transforms the iPhone 17 Air into a true endurance device. For skeptics, it’s just Apple’s familiar playbook – make the product slimmer, then sell the missing piece separately.