The iPhone 7 gets a bigger butt

Rejoice! Apple's new Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7 is beefier than previous versions.

When the $99 add-on rolls out at the end of this month, it'll improve the iPhone 7's "talk time" by up to 26 hours, Apple says. The case can also add 22 hours of internet use and 24 hours of internet playback: Since you probably do all of these things on your iPhone, your performance will likely vary.

This version of the case, which makes it look a bit like your iPhone has a spandex-covered rump, has a larger-capacity battery than previous releases, according to MacRumors. Apple's own website seems to confirm this, as the iPhone 6S Smart Battery Case only promised to juice your device for up to 18 hours of internet use and 20 hours of video playback. Read more...