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One Month with the iPhone Air: Design and Function Really Can Coexist
In this insightful video, we delve into the experiences of a month spent with the iPhone Air, Apple’s lightest and thinnest smartphone. Priced at $999, the iPhone Air challenges users to find the balance between design and functionality. While it may not compete with the feature-packed iPhone 16 Pro Max—especially with its single 48-megapixel rear camera—viewers witness how the Air holds its own in photo quality and overall performance.
Our reviewer shares candid observations about the limitations of the camera system, particularly during a Jonas Brothers concert, underscoring a need for more options in zoom functionality. Battery life is explored in depth, revealing that, while heavy users may find it inadequate, moderate users should find it sufficient.
Durability impresses as the reviewer goes case-less, reporting no major scratches or damage, despite some intensive tests. However, sound quality raises eyebrows — the single speaker can feel lacking when watching videos.
As the video wraps up, there’s speculation about future iterations of the Air, hinting at enhancements that could include better audio and camera systems. For anyone considering the iPhone Air, this review encapsulates the blend of aesthetics and practicality, encouraging viewers to engage with their own experiences.
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Who is the iPhone Air for? It's too expensive for casual and moderate users and underpowered for pro users. It's sits at the middle for moderate use, but at an expensive price point without the bells and whistles — just design
Thanks for the video! 😊👍 I've been using the Air for a month now as well! 💕 It's been great! Yes, I think Apple will come out with a "Gen 2" Air and make improvements, if not next year, possibly early 2027. For now, this "version 1" has met all my needs. I am totally used to the speaker, and 4 weeks later, scrolling through vertical content, it sounds just fine. For horizontal content, or music, I just connect a Bluetooth speark or use earbuds…
I've been averaging 6.5 to 7.5 hours on-screen time, and I only charge from 20/30% to 80%. I've had only 16 charge cycles in 28 days. I switched from charging overnight to in the morning, and only when it gets down to 20-30%. This is saving charge cycles and also means I only have to have it on the charger for 30-40 minutes…
If I am going to be out for a while, I may charge up to 90%, but I have yet to have to charge the Air twice in a day. However, if I DO ever have a heavy use day, I'll just put it on the charger for 20-30 minutes again… Not a big deal…
I don't zoom in on pictures much. Like most average users, I just use pull out the phone, snap a picture, and put it back in my pocket. The 48MP camera is an improvement over my 13 Pro Max's 12MP one. I've used the landscape mode on the new selfie camera and "Pano" on the main to take wide shots, and they come out good! The new selfie is next-level…
Performance has been awesome. Everything seems to run moother and snappier than my 13PM, with the new A19 Pro chip, and Liquid Glass is terrific on the Air. Looks incredible and futuristic. The display is nearly 3X brighter than my 13PM, and stunning! The display size is the sweet spot, Goldilocks size, and combined with the thinness and lightness of the phone, perfect for one-handed use, with no hand fatifue, even though it has a larger screen…
Speaking of that, coming from a 13 Pro Max, I wanted a bigger screen, so the 17 Pro and 17 base models were out. It was either the 17 Pro Max or the iPhone Air for me. The 17 Pro Max is larger than my 13PM and also this year it's "thicker" still! Then there is that anodized paint on aluminum issue… 😁 Ya, the decision to get the Air was a no-brainer for me! ….and I SAVED $200!
Some talk about "price", but what they don't realize is a LOT of us will GLADLY pay $200 more, than the iPhone 17, to avoid the outdated design and get a larger screen. Not only that, we're paying for the WAY more premium feel and look of the Air, with titanium and Ceramic Shield and on the FULL back and front, while it also being the MOST durable iPhone ever, at the same time! 🤣
I'm blind, so I need to be using my phone – specifically Apple VoiceOver – for pretty much everything in my life: work and play and daily living, so I wouldn't want to risk having a shorter battery life, even if it was comparable to older models. Personally, I think this is a cool concept, but I'll stick with my iPhone 16+ for now.
Any smartphone will not last you through the day especially using TikTok and browsing on all apps 😅😅😅
i don't interested in Air or Samsung Edge, i prefer better battery than thin phone, but between Air and Edge , i choose Edge
Why does the iPhone air look like a pixel? Like can we talk about that part or we just going to ignore that because you got pumpkin spices of color?😂😂😂😂😂😂
The Air is basically a 16e Pro.
I believe Apple thinks if the customer wants a great audio experience for videos from the Air it will be with a pair of ‘Air’Pods. The only reason the top speaker is there is so you can make phone calls.
I went from a 12 mini to the Air. I just appreciate smaller, lighter phones even though I do like big screens. they're much easier on my eyes.
I'm a simple guy. I see ©️anc☪️er, I hit the not happy button
Still not worth the $1000 price tag
Literally just a single camera that can’t even do ultrawide or cinematic tricks? Don’t buy and it costs almost 2 grand
If it's not optical quality, why do you insist on calling this monstrosity an optical quality x2 camera?