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Sep 9, 2025 The latest iPhone event reveals the iPhone Air, touted as the thinnest model yet. Concerns arise as a judge blasts a $1.5 billion AI copyright settlement with Anthropic, raising questions about legal transparency. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces challenges in California amidst rumors of a possible exit. Notably, Google argues in court that the post-AI web is already in decline. Plus, Microsoft teams up with LG to bring Xbox gaming to cars, transforming road trips into a gaming experience!
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iPhone Air Prioritizes Thinness And Performance
- Apple introduced the ultra-thin iPhone Air as a pro-performance, titanium-framed device focused on thinness and brightness.
- It pairs a 6.5 ProMotion OLED at 3,000 nits, A19 Pro chip, new C1X modem, and eSIM-only design for battery and space tradeoffs.
Thin Design Forces eSIM Tradeoffs
- The iPhone Air starts at $999 with 256GB and promises up to 40 hours of video playback despite its 5.6mm thinness.
- Apple removed physical SIM trays to maximize internal volume and battery capacity in the thin design.
Pro Features Trickled Down To Base Model
- The iPhone 17 baseline gets ProMotion, higher peak brightness, and a 48MP dual-fusion camera system trickled down from Pro features.
- Apple aims to make premium display and camera capabilities standard across more of its lineup.