who wears airpods 24/7? when i'm at home i'd rather not. it's so silly to me when people say "but in public!!"
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Report: 'Virtually No Demand' for iPhone Air
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They shouldn’t have focussed on the thinness of it. It’s the lightness of it that really matters. Plus how it feels in the hand and in the pocket.
Same here! I have been a Pro Max user for many years. During this upgrade cycle, I wanted to downsize and go with a Pro. I ordered a 17 Pro and had been happy with it. Then I decided to give Air a try. Well, I ended up returning my 17 Pro and have been a happy Air user. It sits right in between Pro and Pro Max (screen-wise) while still being lighter/thinner than both phones.
Just download a damn app like Halide to capture RAW on ANY iPhone. Everyone acting like the Pro models are the only devices capable of RAW is total misinformation. Get Halide and learn how to edit. Done.
400 comments. Man, the Air has people really fuming one way or another. Seems like a lot of people want the Air to fail, as if that will somehow soothe whatever internal battle they have going on with the Air. I’ve never seen such hoping for a new product to fail. I mean every article regarding the air seems to be abnormally popular. If MacRumors and Reddit hate the air, that tells me it’ll be far more popular in the real world.
Every year is the same cycle. iPhone Pros dominate the first 60 days (enthusiast, iPhone upgrade program, early adopters etc) and in January March we’ll hear about how the Pros demand is diminishing and the “regular” or last years model is now selling the most. This isn’t new lmao
Every year is the same cycle. iPhone Pros dominate the first 60 days (enthusiast, iPhone upgrade program, early adopters etc) and in January March we’ll hear about how the Pros demand is diminishing and the “regular” or last years model is now selling the most. This isn’t new lmao
I think having a 'special edition' iPhone each year is a good idea.
However I do think Apple need to do some further work on getting the weight of the iPhone Pro down to something more manageable. And if large screens are the way to go then there becomes a point when the Pro Max is just a ridiculous solution (I think we are already then), and perhaps its at that point where the shift moves towards a foldable, because a phone is still primarily supposed to function as a phone and that requires one-handed use.
However I do think Apple need to do some further work on getting the weight of the iPhone Pro down to something more manageable. And if large screens are the way to go then there becomes a point when the Pro Max is just a ridiculous solution (I think we are already then), and perhaps its at that point where the shift moves towards a foldable, because a phone is still primarily supposed to function as a phone and that requires one-handed use.
Price. $200 more than the base model without those compromises. That’s the biggest thing. The Air’s only spec upgrade (processor) over the base model is effectively negated by the binnned SOC. It costs $200 more for thin, light, and lesser. Thought it might have had more uptake among the image/fashion focused though.
Majority of the folks complaining about RAW images won't ever edit any photo. They just like to complain about the missing feature.
Reading this thread makes we want an iPhone Air. Again.
I agree, the screen size is perfect for me. I am so happy I’m no longer carrying around a heavy pro model.
A fantastic phone, a beautiful device that fits perfectly in your hand, has perfect performance, and isn't a brick that could be used as a weapon to cause bodily harm.
It's 12 grams less than the iPhone 17 which is basically no real difference.
Ive seen a number of YouTube Influencer videos on the iPhone Air, many with clickbait titles, who champion the Air over the Pro and Pro Max; caused me to pause on whether to seirously consider the Air - I have iPhone Pro 12, time to upgrade.
Sales reports now lead me to wonder if these content providers were paid and *encouraged* to promote the Air. To be clear, many of course are paid, but to say they are switching is different can of worms.
Happy to be wrong here, just wondering.
Sales reports now lead me to wonder if these content providers were paid and *encouraged* to promote the Air. To be clear, many of course are paid, but to say they are switching is different can of worms.
Happy to be wrong here, just wondering.
Even if Air weighed the same as iPhone 17, it would still offer a bigger screen and slimmer form factor.
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I've used/owned smartphones with a similar difference in weight (approx. 12 grams) between one model and another, and no, I experienced no difference in day to day use. Not even in the pocket of my gym shorts when working out, which is one of the better tests when it comes to weight.
On the other hand, there are lots of YouTubers with clickbait saying that it's a bad product. Absolutely not. I upgraded from the 13 Pro, and it's a perfect replacement. The battery is perfectly adequate, and I charge it every two days. Of course, I don't walk down the street trying to drain the battery. The funniest criticism for me is probably the mono speaker. I've never played a movie, music, or anything else on my iPhone without headphones, and I'm sure these guys have the same thing on their "Pro" phones, but now they've remembered that they have stereo
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Apple has invested too much money in the development of the Air to give up on the Air. Even if sales are slow they will improve the value proposition through closing feature gaps (2nd camera, stereo speakers, etc.) and reducing price before they give up on it.