Discussion - The iPhone Air didn’t fail, it’s on a secret mission

It's a failure. I have never seen one in the wild.

No, it failed.

Thinness does not make a phone “fit in every pocket.” The Air is still too tall and too wide for me to consider it pocketable, especially since it’s going to bend more easily. Make it the dimensions of the 17e but thinner and maybe I’d consider it worth the price.

LOL, just trying to kiss-up to apple in any way ,shape, and form. This is a failure of a model. They tried, and retail said no. End of story. Why try to spin this?

As an iPhone Air owner and user. I really like the phone, but I won't stick up for it's flaws. It really is lacking in the cameras and that's probably the major deal breaker for most people. It needs a wide angle camera at a bare minimum. Then comes the speakers compared to the pro models. Everything else will pretty much feel the same. Battery hasn't been an issue for me and lasts a good amount of time. I'd consider myself a moderate user. It definitely gets me through the whole day without charging and watching a few hours of youtube.

I would probably switch to the Pro Model if I had to choose today. Only due to the cameras. I can live with all of the other compromises.

It still surprises me that Google Apps are better on the iPhone. They have a few more features and are usually more modern / polished.

Not concerned about thickness as it makes the phones difficult to hold without dropping when they're too thin. I still prefer a smaller screen so I can keep the device in my pocket while sitting. 6.3" isn't a small display

Not sticking up for the iPhone Air, but do you exclusively wear skinny jeans? How does it not fit in your pocket? I have had 6.7"+ phones for about 10 years, I don't wear baggy clothes, but I have never had an issue with putting them in my pocket. (Even with a grippy/protective case)

I can totally understand the want for a smaller phone, but pocket-ability is a non-issue. If I could get a 7" phone, I would.

"cross-body strap case"

Are you talking about the $200 sock? Yes, this will make people want the iPhone Air 2...