Design Signals: The Plateau Shows Apple's Direction

In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff welcome back Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg to share their experiences of using the iPhone Air. 

The guys cover:

• How impossibly thin and light it feels in the hand 
• The stunning 3000-nit display 
• The “plateau” bump 
• Battery life and overheating scares 
• Why it’s delightful and a look at the future 
• Is it a keeper? 

🎧 Listen in for the unfiltered take: what works, what doesn’t, and whether the iPhone Air should be your next upgrade.

Guest Links

• Chris Freitag → chrisfreitag.com
• Gannon Nordberg → LinkedIn (email marketing strategies & newsletter signup)

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