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Apple has just launched its lineup of battery cases for the , , and . They look very similar to last year’s cases (though, obviously, with a bigger camera cutout), and they come in the same black, white, and pink colors. They also maintain wireless charging support.

But the new trick for 2019 is a physical button that automatically opens the iPhone’s camera app when pushed — even if your phone is locked. If you hold the button down, your phone will start recording a video using the new QuickTake feature available on this year’s iPhones.

Apple’s new smart battery cases cost $129, regardless of which iPhone model you’ve got.

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