The iPhone Air Is One of Apple’s Most Important Products, Even if It Wasn’t a Blockbuster
Apple’s release of the iPhone Air last fall generated plenty of buzz, even as sales reportedly disappointed. But beyond its appeal as a standalone device, signs suggested the Air was a stepping stone toward something bigger – and foldable.
Measuring a slim 5.6mm thick and weighing just 165 grams, the $999 iPhone Air made a striking impression from the moment I first got my hands on it at Apple Park last September. That sense of amazement continued as I made the phone my daily driver, finding it surprisingly durable while feeling almost imperceptible in my pocket or bag.
Those are attributes that would be particularly well-suited to a foldable phone – a category that has, until recently, carried a reputation for being bulky, fragile and unwieldy. More recent foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Razr Foldhave...
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