iPhone Air iPhone Air First Impressions Mega-Thread [MERGED]

[1042457]

Ok .. still love my AIR and it's still my fav iPhone ever. One question.. I noticed while on wifi I have issues with interruptions and pauses while in a room that my 16pro max never had issues in. Is there any reason why this would be the case? I do see the N1 chip is supposed to be improved range and speed over the Broadcom that was in my 16 pro max.

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[bakron1]

I have been rocking the Air since the official launch day and now have my Apple Watch Ultra 3 paired with it and love the combo package. I was wondering if Apple could somehow fix some of the low volume and ringer issues using a software update? I know it's only a single speaker, but the stuff they can do using software these days, amazes me, just a thought.

 

[robrobrobro]

Ok .. still love my AIR and it's still my fav iPhone ever. One question.. I noticed while on wifi I have issues with interruptions and pauses while in a room that my 16pro max never had issues in. Is there any reason why this would be the case? I do see the N1 chip is supposed to be improved range and speed over the Broadcom that was in my 16 pro max.

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I’ve had weird WiFi issues as well and can’t tell if it’s just in my head. My 13 Pro worked fine in my home office when I worked from home, but my Air doesn’t seem to get WiFi reception in that same room. When I’m close to my router, it works just fine.

 

[Ctrlos]

Several weeks in and I just find it a (pardon the pun) breath of fresh air. I look at the Pro iPhones and I can see the market for them but if you're a professional photographer you're not rocking up a wedding or public event with just an iPhone 17 Pro Max in tow. For the filmmakers I can see how a small, waterproof camera can be useful but it always seems to need a gimbal with all sorts of extra gubbins on to do anything.

I look at the Air and I see a phone not pretending to be something its not. Its not trying to replace a tablet or a desktop PC or a DSLR or a PlayStation. For such a design-focused phone its about as unpretentious as you can get on a modern handset.

 

[rachelsgoldens]

Can anybody recommend a slim case for the Air? Minimal bulk but some protection. I don’t want to ruin its beauty too much.

I got some tempered glass back protectors on Amazon and put on an Apple bumper, and I love it. I have about 5 other slim cases but I keep coming back to this combo. I'm also a klutz and have dropped it a few times and it's been fine.

 

[powerbook911]

The AT&T deal right now really has me tempted. $2.43 a month for 36 months (for a new line). Or $7.99 for an upgrade. On a $1000 phone, that's crazy. It sure is a sign it's selling poorly though.

I'm going to get one for a family member, but I might get me one too!

 

[Apple_Robert]

The AT&T deal right now really has me tempted. $2.43 a month for 36 months (for a new line). Or $7.99 for an upgrade. On a $1000 phone, that's crazy. It sure is a sign it's selling poorly though.

I'm going to get one for a family member, but I might get me one too!

It isn't a sign the phone is selling poorly. The carrier is baiting people with the deal because the real money is in the overpriced cell plan they charge.

 

[powerbook911]

It isn't a sign the phone is selling poorly. The carrier is baiting people with the deal because the real money is in the overpriced cell plan they charge.

It's absolutely a sign of that. They always have this blockbuster deal on the worst selling phone. It was the mini and the past few years it was the Plus. However, those deals would be maybe $10 a month with no trade the first winter after release. $2.43 with no trade in I have never seen on a current model $1000 phone. It's wild.

 

[Apple_Robert]

It's absolutely a sign of that. They always have this blockbuster deal on the worst selling phone. It was the mini and the past few years it was the Plus. However, those deals would be maybe $10 a month with no trade the first winter after release. $2.43 with no trade in I have never seen on a current model $1000 phone. It's wild.

The deal benefits the carrier every single time. If you don't have a problem paying close to $100 a month (after taxes and fees) or more for that line to get the deal, go right ahead.

I have US Mobile and I have an AT&T line with unlimited talk, text, and 50GB hotspot etc. and it cost me a flat $22 / month.

 

[powerbook911]

The deal benefits the carrier every single time. If you don't have a problem paying close to $100 a month (after taxes and fees) or more for that line to get the deal, go right ahead.

I added my line and it came to $29 for phone payments and service, but I save $15 total on my other lines, so $14 a month for a $1000 phone and the line/service. The family member was paying $40 elsewhere. Now $14 difference for me total and they get a free $1000 phone.

Yes, I pay AT&T a lot already (around $173 now five lines), but adding this one was chump change.

These lowest deals on the worst selling phone are partially subsidized by Apple too (all behind the scenes of course).

 

[AppleFanatic10]

Question about the sides and comfort level of holding.

My big complaint on the last few iphones I have had, including the 16 Pro I now have, is that it is very uncomfortable to hold due to the flat sides and right angle sharp edges on the sides. The sides literally dig into my palm and fingers. This was never the case with older phones that had the rounded sides. How are the sides on the Air? Are the sides and side edges any more rounded? Or is it still the same feel as the 16, 15, 14, etc?

I know this is kind of late but for me holding it is feels pretty good. It doesn't make my hand feel tired or anything. The sides don't feel like they are going to cut my pinky and they seem to be more round to me. The phone overall feels so much lighter than previous generations. I have a iPhone 17 Pro and honestly it feels like a brick to me.

 

[ab2c4]

I know this is kind of late but for me holding it is feels pretty good. It doesn't make my hand feel tired or anything. The sides don't feel like they are going to cut my pinky and they seem to be more round to me. The phone overall feels so much lighter than previous generations. I have a iPhone 17 Pro and honestly it feels like a brick to me.

I ended up getting the Air and have been decently happy with the feel. The Air is definitely not as good of a design as the iphone 8 or X for example with their superior rounded sides, but its better than the horrific 12 through 17 series and 16 Pro I came from.

 

[The Game 161]

Had mine 3 days and happy with it. Refreshing to use a phone so thin and light