The PC Pro Podcast Episode 758: For everyone who’s ever looked at an iPhone and thought “if only it were thinner”
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Sep 11, 2025 The latest iPhone 17 features a sleek design with improved thermal management and photography advancements. There's buzz about the ultra-thin iPhone Air, but concerns arise over its practicality. Highlights from IFA showcase innovations from Acer and Lenovo alongside Google's ongoing legal woes. The podcast also tackles the alarming drop of Gen Z in tech roles due to automation. Humorously, it contrasts heavy tech issues with the perils of doom scrolling. Meanwhile, the UniFi SuperLink promises to revolutionize IoT connectivity but raises questions about durability and integration.
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Apple Focused On Thermal Design
- Apple prioritised thermal management in the iPhone 17 by switching to high-conductivity aluminium and a vapour cooling system.
- Better heat dissipation supports higher CPU/GPU/AI performance without frequent thermal throttling.
Air's Plateau Packs The Electronics
- Apple introduced the iPhone Air with electronics concentrated in a rear plateau, making the body mainly battery and screen.
- This new form factor suggests Apple may use it as a building block for future foldable designs.
Don’t Case The Air If You Want Thinness
- If you buy the iPhone Air to show its thinness, avoid using a bulky case that defeats the design intent.
- Treat it as a showpiece device best carried in a bag rather than a trouser pocket to preserve its thin profile.