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External battery sticks to your phone to offer a slim and stylish package

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If you carry around a portable battery for your device to avoid being caught without any power, you’re probably used to having a big ol’ battery hanging off the end of your phone. The MagicMount PowerBank, a new portable battery from Scosche, however, hopes to help make bringing along a portable battery a little easier.

The battery itself is super slim, and instead of dangling off the end of your device, it attaches magnetically to the back of it. A small cable attaches the battery to your iPhone through the lightning port. This basically gives you the benefits of a battery case — extra battery life that attaches to your phone — while still giving you the ability to bring your phone back to its normal slim self once you have enough power to get you through the rest of the day.

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The battery itself is 4000mAh, which should give you an extra two full charges on your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s — perhaps a little less if your phone is a Plus device. It also works with Android devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S7.

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The box includes MagicPlates, which are magnets that allow the battery and the iPhone to connect, as well as a micro-USB cable, which is used to charge the battery itself. If you use a case for your device, the MagicPlate magnetic pad can still be attached under the case, provided the case isn’t too thick.

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There is one thing to consider about the product — the MagicPlates connect to your phone using a strong adhesive, so once you take the battery off, there will still be a plate stuck to your device. Scosche customer support said the adhesive is quite strong, but can be removed using a blow dryer, if you so choose. If you do use a case and don’t want to stick a big magnet almost permanently to your phone, you can connect the MagicPlate to the outside of the case.

MagicMount PowerBank comes in a range of colors to match your phone. The battery is $60, and can be purchased from the company’s website.

Christian de Looper
Christian de Looper is a long-time freelance writer who has covered every facet of the consumer tech and electric vehicle…
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