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The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery
The article highlights the iPhone Air’s most significant innovation as its advanced battery technology rather than its thin design or miniaturized logic board. Gene Berdichevsky, co-founder and CEO of battery materials company Sila and former Tesla battery engineer, praises the iPhone Air’s battery for its revolutionary two-dimensional, metal can construction. This design allows the battery to fit into irregular, compact spaces within the phone, overcoming challenges associated with traditional L-shaped lithium-ion batteries that swell and create pinch points. The metal can battery enables Apple to maximize energy storage in limited space, making the device more efficient and reliable. Berdichevsky predicts that metal can batteries will become standard in most smartphones despite higher costs due to their superior energy density and adaptability to complex shapes. This technology is especially promising for smaller devices like AR and VR glasses, where space constraints are critical. The article also notes that Apple’s adoption of this complex battery design may delay the integration of silicon-heavy anodes, which offer about
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At Apple’s recent hardware event, the company unveiled its new iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, featuring larger screens, improved camera systems, and design changes such as a rectangular rear camera bar and a switch from titanium to aluminum on the Pro model’s frame. The iPhone 17 offers a 6.3-inch 120 Hz display, a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera, and starts at $799 with 256GB storage, while the Pro and Pro Max models are priced at $1,099 and $1,199 respectively. Apple also introduced the iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever at 5.6 mm thickness, replacing the Plus model with a 6.6-inch 120 Hz ProMotion display, a sleek design, and a $999 price point. This device positions Apple competitively against slimmer smartphones from Samsung and Huawei and may hint at a future foldable phone
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The article discusses the author’s unexpected attraction to Apple’s newly introduced iPhone Air, a significant departure from previous iPhone models. Unlike prior years when the author resisted upgrading, the iPhone Air’s ultra-thin, sleek design—reminiscent of the MacBook Air—has sparked genuine desire. Despite initial concerns that its slimness (5.5 millimeters thick) might compromise durability or performance, Apple demonstrated enhanced durability with a screen three times more scratch-resistant and a back glass four times more crack-resistant than earlier models. The iPhone Air also surpasses expectations with its powerful A19 Pro chip, touted as the fastest CPU in any smartphone, delivering MacBook Pro-level computing power. However, the phone’s compact size necessitates trade-offs, particularly in battery life. Without an optional $99 slim battery pack, the iPhone Air offers up to 27 hours of video playback (22 hours of streaming), which is still competitive but less than larger models. The camera setup is
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At Apple’s recent hardware event, the company unveiled its new iPhone 17 lineup, including the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, alongside the introduction of the ultra-thin iPhone Air, which replaces the Plus model. The iPhone 17 features a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera, starting at $799 with 256GB base storage. The Pro models received design updates such as a rectangular rear camera bar and a switch from titanium to aluminum bands. Apple also introduced “TechWoven” phone cases made from higher-quality woven materials. Notably, Apple did not announce a foldable phone, trailing competitors like Google. The new iPhone Air is Apple’s slimmest phone ever at 5.6 mm thickness, featuring a 6.6-inch 120Hz ProMotion display and priced at $999. This
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At Apple’s recent hardware event, the company unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin iPhone Air model that replaces the Plus variant. The iPhone 17 features a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera, and new color options. The Pro models received design changes such as a rectangular rear camera bar and a switch from titanium to aluminum for the screen band. Pricing starts at $799 for the base iPhone 17 with 256GB storage, $1,099 for the Pro, and $1,199 for the Pro Max. Apple also introduced “TechWoven” phone cases made from high-quality woven materials. The iPhone Air stands out as Apple’s thinnest phone ever at 5.6 mm thick, featuring a 6.6-inch screen and priced at $
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Apple’s upcoming hardware event on September 9 is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, alongside updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. The iPhone 17 is rumored to feature a larger 6.3-inch 120 Hz display, a 24-megapixel front camera, and new color options like purple and green. The Pro models may see a redesign with a rectangular rear camera bar and a centered Apple logo, while the iPhone 17 Pro might switch from a titanium to an aluminum frame to reduce weight and cost. The Pro Max is expected to have a thicker body to accommodate a larger battery. Pricing is anticipated around $800 for the base model, $1,100 for the Pro, and $1,250 for the Pro Max, with fewer storage options available. A notable highlight is the rumored introduction of the iPhone Air, potentially replacing the Plus model as Apple’s th
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Apple’s upcoming hardware event on September 9 is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, alongside updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods. The iPhone 17 series, including the standard, Pro, and Pro Max models, is rumored to feature significant design and hardware changes. The iPhone 17 may have a larger 6.3-inch 120Hz display, a 24-megapixel front camera, and new color options like purple and green. The Pro models could see a redesigned rear camera layout with three lenses arranged in a rectangular bar, and a shift from titanium to aluminum for the Pro’s frame to reduce weight and cost. The Pro Max might have a slightly thicker body to house a larger battery. Pricing leaks suggest the iPhone 17 could start around $800, with the Pro and Pro Max priced at approximately $1,100 and $1,250 respectively, though storage options may be reduced compared to previous models. In addition to the main iPhone
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