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“So, here it is – the iPhone Air. After years of recycling the same iPhone designs, Apple has released something truly new.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 9mo ago
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Apple iPhone Air
$999 · Thin design / Apple Intelligence · 10 months old
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“So, here it is – the iPhone Air. After years of recycling the same iPhone designs, Apple has released something truly new.”
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“The ultrathin iPhone Air is better than you’d expect, but it still costs too much for just a slim frame.”
Wired · 70
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“The iPhone Air impressed us with its ultra-thin design and premium build quality, but the slim design comes at a cost: the battery, camera and sound can only be described as mediocre, while the high price and the lack of features such as USB 3.2 and dual speakers spoil the overall impression.”
Publisher score: 87/100 · 8mo ago
86
EngadgetRead review ↗
“It might not be the most affordable iPhone or the one with the most cameras, but for anyone who puts a premium on style and sleekness, the iPhone Air is without a doubt Apple's coolest handset in years.”
Publisher score: 86/100 · 9mo ago
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TechRadarRead review ↗
Publisher score: 4/5 · 9mo ago
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GSMArenaRead review ↗
“Excellent screen, top-notch performance and solid battery in a package this thin are praiseworthy.”
Publisher score: 4/5 · 9mo ago
80
Android PoliceRead review ↗
“The thinnest Apple iPhone ever made comes with fewer compromises than you may expect, and provided you aren't a camera obsessive, it's a delight to own.”
Publisher score: 8/10 · 8mo ago
70
Pocket-lintRead review ↗
“The iPhone Air is clearly a statement from Apple, thanks to its attention-grabbing design that makes it clearly stand out from other iPhones and most Android devices.”
Publisher score: 3.5/5 · 9mo ago
70
Wired
“The ultrathin iPhone Air is better than you’d expect, but it still costs too much for just a slim frame.”
Publisher score: 7/10 · 9mo ago
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“For the right person, it is brilliant.”
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“The thinnest Apple iPhone ever made comes with fewer compromises than you may expect, and provided you aren't a camera obsessive, it's a delight to own.”
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Apple iPhone Air review
“The iPhone Air impressed us with its ultra-thin design and premium build quality, but the slim design comes at a cost: the battery, camera and sound can only be described as mediocre, while the high price and the lack of features such as USB 3.2 and dual sp...”
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“Unless you love the ultra-slim design, the regular iPhone 17 is a much better buy.”
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“So, here it is – the iPhone Air. After years of recycling the same iPhone designs, Apple has released something truly new.”
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“The iPhone Air is clearly a statement from Apple, thanks to its attention-grabbing design that makes it clearly stand out from other iPhones and most Android devices.”
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“The thin design makes this phone feel like the future, but Apple had to make compromises to achieve it that certainly affect your day-to-day use.”
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