Apple announced a super-thin iPhone, named iPhone Air, at its September 9 event, and while the device is impressive, it comes with a handful of compromises, which we’ll list and talk about here.
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After 18 years, today Apple announced the thinnest iPhone to date. For almost two-decades, the Cupertino marketing team has been describing their iPhone’s as thin. iPhone Air is only just thicker than its own volume button rockers. An incredible design feat that is still shocking to understand. Each new iPhone Air comes with a color-matched wallpaper. Download the Apple iPhone Air wallpapers now for your current chunky handhelds.
Apple could adopt new battery chemistry for its ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air
Apple's ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air could adopt new silicon-anode technology that packs 15% more energy than conventional rechargeable batteries.
Kuo: Apple to update flagship iPhone lineup twice per year to respond to competition
Apple could release new flagship iPhone models twice per year instead of once, launching Pro-branded models first, followed by standard ones in spring.
Apple to Thai government: next phone may not even be called iPhone 6
Soon after a Thai official tweeted that Thailand approved two new iPhone models for use in the country, Apple sent a few executives from South Asia to speak with Takorn Tantasith, the secretary of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), concerning the leak.
Although the Thai government's disclosure contained nothing more than the mention of the model numbers "A1524" and "A1586," as well as "iPhone 6," that apparently was enough to anger Apple into sending executives to reprimand Thai officials for releasing the information...
iPhone 6 thought to be introduced on September 19, ahead of September 25 launch
According to Chinese media reports, Apple's upcoming iPhone 6 will be introduced at a media event to be held on Friday, September 19.
The following Thursday, September 25, the device is expected to launch across U.S. carriers and in Apple's key international markets.
According to sources, a 5.5-inch variant of the iPhone 6 will be marketed under the iPhone Air moniker.
This would be similar to this year's distinction between the iPad mini and iPad Air lineup. Also, this name change would reflect the bigger model's thinness and compactness...
Delightful concept videos envision iPhone 6c and iPhone Air
It's been a while since we've been treated to a compelling concept regarding Apple's next iPhone. SET Solution, which specializes in visual effects, 3D graphics and animation and video editing saw to that with a pair of rather incredible video concepts that try to envision Apple's next 'c' iPhone, the iPhone 6c, and the ultra-thin iPhablet dubbed iPhone Air.
As its name suggests, Italy-based SET thinks the next major iPhone revision should be ultra-thin and of course incorporate Apple's Touch ID fingerprint scanner. I've included both videos for your viewing pleasure right after the break so have a look and join us in comments...