iPhone Air Are you embarrassed to use the Air in public?

[Sami13496]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

 

[turbineseaplane]

Why would anyone be embarrassed to use an iPhone?

The Air isn't THAT different...especially in a case.

Folks, I hate to break it to you ... but nobody cares what your phone is anymore.

Nobody.

 

[eyoungren]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

Because…all the Air haters live, work and play where you do?

 

[Sami13496]

I was half-serious with this post, but if anyone has actually felt this way, I’d love to hear about it. The noticeable toxicity toward the Air and its buyers reminds me of the kind of toxicity you sometimes see from Android users. At work, for example, we have one Android user who’s always going on about how Android is better at everything and how terrible Apple is. Like it’s some universal truth. Instead of just saying that Android works better for them personally, while iPhones are probably great for others. I’m hearing the same kind of generalizing attitude now from Pro series users about the Air.

 

[Pipper99]

LOL, now I want to buy an Air just to see if anyone is rude to me about it in public. I doubt anyone would say anything or even look askance at it. 😂

 

[trevpimp]

No I don’t feel embarrassed. I actually feel really good for having the latest tech. I don’t really care about what people say unless I am doing something totally stupid and obnoxious without noticing. Cheer up and think positive my friend. 🙂

 

[Tripps9000]

I have a iPhone 16e and it is in a case so it does not look any different from any other phone in public and people aren’t trying to see what phone I have anyway 🤣😂

 

[rui no onna]

Hmm, I wonder if the Air would be less of a thief magnet because many see it as a less desirable model. 🤔

 

[Allen_Wentz]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

17 PM user here. Whicih phone one uses is a personal choice. Y'all need to lose the silly status symbol nonsense around phones.

 

[johannnn]

lol why would anyone be ashamed of using the latest and greatest phone? just because a few influencers are bashing it trying to get viral for revenue?

 

[MuGeN PoWeR]

lol what type of post is this! why would be someone embarrassed of using a phone in public

 

[Nom4d]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

Dude honestly are you this bored and you thought of making some crazy topic on MacRumors. Honestly leave the internet it’s the weekend and go enjoy some fresh air

 

[thistleknife]

Everyone is just taking shots at the post, and I agree it's a lot...but they aren't wrong that the weird intense vitriol toward Air users is real and a thing. I mean, I think it's just a thing HERE, but still a thing.

 

[klasma]

lol what type of post is this! why would be someone embarrassed of using a phone in public

I mean, it depends on what for…

 

[ctbear]

Everyone is just taking shots at the post, and I agree it's a lot...but they aren't wrong that the weird intense vitriol toward Air users is real and a thing. I mean, I think it's just a thing HERE, but still a thing.

I'd say threads like this is the exact reason why the attacks exist. Nobody cares if it weren't all for all the justification threads.

 

[Tsepz]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

I would find it odd if someone felt embarrassed about getting the Air, even as a 17 PM user I am curious to see the sort of person who chooses the Air, it may be wide variety of people be it a CEO who just feels they love how thin and easy it is to carry and use it in their suit or a soccer mom who just wants a large screen and thin phone that works as her digital assistant daily while it also looks stylish with her favourite outfits or some creative person (musician, designer etc…) who appreciate minimalism.

The Pro Max is much more for someone who buys a BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE or Porsche Cayenne when they don’t need all that it brings while the Air is more for someone who may buy a BMW Z4, Porsche 911 or Mercedes-Benz SL. They can have the same motor etc… but they serve their buyers differently for what they want.

 

[macbookj0e]

I would find it odd if someone felt embarrassed about getting the Air, even as a 17 PM user I am curious to see the sort of person who chooses the Air, it may be wide variety of people be it a CEO who just feels they love how thin and easy it is to carry and use it in their suit or a soccer mom who just wants a large screen and thin phone that works as her digital assistant daily while it also looks stylish with her favourite outfits or some creative person (musician, designer etc…) who appreciate minimalism.

The Pro Max is much more for someone who buys a BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE or Porsche Cayenne when they don’t need all that it brings while the Air is more for someone who may buy a BMW Z4, Porsche 911 or Mercedes-Benz SL. They can have the same motor etc… but they serve their buyers differently for what they want.

I think you’re onto something.

I have an air and would choose a 911 over a Cayenne 😅

 

[Ctrlos]

The whole point of the Air is that it’s a flex that makes other phones look incredibly porky. I’m not sure why anyone would be ashamed to own it.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

much like apple, the air is becoming an actual cult .

 

[Cyberguycpt]

Why would you care what people think. According to many replies in these forums this is how I look in public and I don’t give two thoughts about it. I love my phone.

 

[klm9210]

I pelt Air users with eggs in public when I see them. Gotta whole purse full of them ready to throw. Pro Max über alles

 

[aevan]

I always use air in public. First of all, I’m not ashamed of using it. I need it. Second, if I held my breath whenever someone is around, I don’t think I’d make it far.

 

[Thor_9]

I pelt Air users with eggs in public when I see them. Gotta whole purse full of them ready to throw. Pro Max über alles

I think paintballs would be more effective. /s

 

[NicosAccount]

I'm embarrassed that you asked this question on a public forum.

right lol, im more embarassed by this than anything haha

 

[indefinite]

I'd be embarrassed. Trade-in programs give $1,100 off Pro phones but just $800 off the Air phones which actually makes the iPhone Air more expensive than the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max. So knowing that, I would feel a split moment of second-hand embarrassment knowing that someone opted-in to pay more for a worse iPhone.