TechCrunch Daily Crunch Why the iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery
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Sep 18, 2025 Explore the breakthrough of the iPhone Air's innovative battery, which promises improved capacity and compact design. Discover how Google is enhancing the user experience by allowing followers to connect with creators on its revamped Discover page. Plus, learn about Amazon's new AI agent, designed to assist sellers in managing their tasks more efficiently. Tune in for a quick dive into these exciting advancements in tech!
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Discover Lets You Follow Creators
- Google is updating Discover to let users follow specific publishers and creators for more tailored content.
- The feed will expand to include articles, YouTube Shorts, and posts from X and Instagram in the weeks ahead.
Amazon Brings Agentic AI To Sellers
- Amazon launched an always-on Seller Assistant agent to help third-party sellers manage tasks and strategy.
- The agent can monitor account health, ensure compliance, and create ads via conversational prompts when authorized.
Battery Might Be The Real Breakthrough
- The iPhone Air's standout innovation may be its battery rather than its slim chassis or miniaturized logic board.
- Metal can batteries let Apple place cells closer to edges and fill awkward internal spaces for more energy density.