Many of us who buy high-end smartphones these days also invest in some accessories for our devices, and if you have the Apple iPhone 6S or iPhone 6 this item of news is for you. An official iPhone 6S new Smart Battery Case is newly available and we have the price of this accessory for the US and UK as well as further information.

Something many of our readers request every year for new iPhones is a higher battery capacity, but many of us continue to be disappointed in the battery life of our iPhone. The iPhone 6S has a non-removable 1715 mAh battery, but heavy users of smartphones are likely to find this inadequate for their daily needs. Apple has just surprised us by announcing the new accessory that could alleviate this problem.

The iPhone 6S Smart Battery Case is now up for grabs on Apple’s website, and it comes in Charcoal Gray or White color choices. The accessory has been designed by Apple, and not only will it protect your handset, it will also give your iPhone 6S or iPhone 6 more battery life. Apple doesn’t specify the battery capacity of the integrated battery pack but does claim that it offers longer audio and video playback, with talk time increased to up to 25 hours and Internet use on LTE for up to 18 hours.

The battery case is easy to fit and remove thanks to a soft elastomer hinge design, and it has a soft microfiber inner lining. It has a silicon exterior soft-touch finish for a good feel in the hand, and your iPhone and battery case can be charged simultaneously. Users of this official Apple accessory for the iPhone 6S will be able to see exactly how much charge is left via the battery status on the iPhone lock screen or in the notification center.

This accessory also supports Lightning accessories including the Lightning to USB cable as well as the iPhone Lightning Dock. The price of the iPhone 6S Smart Battery Case is $99 or £79. You can order it from this Apple product page and you can also change the location (scroll to bottom right corner) to see if this case is available where you are and regional pricing.

Is the lack of adequate battery life something that has bothered you with your iPhone 6S or iPhone 6? Do you think you will order Apple’s official iPhone 6S Smart Battery Case for your device?