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Apple's Super-Slim iPhone Air Had Me on Edge... Until I Tested It

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8.6 / 10

SCORE iPhone Air $999 at Apple Pros Slick, lightweight design

Surprisingly good battery life

Impressively durable

iOS 26 looks great Cons Single rear camera

Scaled-back speaker

Only charges up to 20 watts

High $999 price tag

I fell in love with Apple's sleek, lightweight iPhone Air the moment I first held it. Now, after using the wildly thin device for a week, my worries about durability and battery life have mostly melted away -- though at times, I'm still reminded that love can be complicated.

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