205: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year
Summary
The hosts review the underperforming iPhone Air, analyzing its sales failure due to price and camera compromises while discussing expected improvements for the iPhone Air 2. They debate the future of the iPhone lineup, suggesting the Air could replace the standard model, and examine the potential success of Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone amidst strong Samsung pre-orders. The episode concludes with speculation on a possible return to in-person Apple events.
Topics discussed
Intro, Alzheimer's ad, and host travel updates
iPhone Air retrospective: Design, battery, and camera trade-offs
iPhone Air 2 rumors: Cameras, Dynamic Island, and engineering
Why the iPhone Air struggled: Price, marketing, and lineup fit
Future lineup shifts: Neo, Air, Pro, and consumer choices
Hypothetical iPhone Air 3/4 and potential popularity
Samsung Z Fold 8 success and Apple foldable expectations
Apple event formats: In-person returns and authenticity
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