In case you're wondering:

The iPhone Air battery is recognized by my iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 26 RC.

It does not stay attached. But when placed, it charges the phone.

However:

It works sideways! 😜

@viticci Cool! Does the phone charge the battery too?
@viticci if this doesn’t say “Design is not just what it looks or feels like; design is how it works.” I don’t know what does.

@viticci Will sidecharging be the new meme?

The N-Gage lives!

@viticci I call it the “crucifix” pose here 😅 https://youtu.be/pMLzKy3KvC4?si=eGRvykcyfxIFL2Qy
Watch Before You Buy Apple's New MagSafe Battery...

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@viticci landscape mode on the battery 🤪
@viticci Ah, we were holding the battery wrong!
@viticci thank you. this is all i've wanted to know since the event.

@viticci @gruber It [almost] works!

Still wondering what color Grubes is getting if there's no black, though...

@viticci Where can I download/purchase these wallpapers?
@viticci If I had to guess, it’s probably because the Air battery uses the same chip/firmware as the MagSafe Battery Pack from many moons ago, which is still supported in iOS. Aside from the size, it’s basically unchanged.
@viticci that wallpaper looks so coool. Can you share thr link please?