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iPhone Air's thin design still feels fresh a year later, but its width makes it a two-handed phone
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John Gruber's retrospective review finds the iPhone Air's thinness and single camera excellent, but its width too wide for one-handed use, while the iPhone 17 Pro remains his choice.
The review highlights the trade-offs of extreme thinness: battery life and camera count are acceptable, but ergonomics (width) can be a dealbreaker. The Air's single-lens camera with closer minimum focus distance shows how a simpler system can still deliver quality. The comparison with the Pro models illustrates how size and weight affect daily usability.
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The iPhone Air is the nicest device Apple has made, with polished rails and a thin, light feel.
Battery life on the Air was never a problem in extensive use, though it is shorter than other models.
The Air's width makes it a two-handed device for the author, who prefers the regular Pro size.
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