When you first hold the iPhone Air, your immediate reaction might be something close to disbelief. It feels unreal. Here's the thing: smartphones have gotten progressively heavier and thicker over the years as manufacturers stuffed more cameras, bigger batteries, and additional features into every device. The iPhone Air throws all of that conventional wisdom out the window. At just 5.6mm thick and weighing only 146 grams, this is Apple's thinnest iPhone ever. It is a statement piece that prioritizes form in ways that would make even the original iPhone 6 jealous.
What stands out is how unapologetically different the approach feels. The iPhone Air is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that is the point. This is Apple's most design-forward iPhone in years, a device built first for aesthetic appeal. The vibe recalls Apple's big swings, from the original iPhone's touch interface to the MacBook Air's razor profile that reset laptop expectations. Aspirational products do not always court the practical crowd. They do not have to.
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