Big Technology Podcast Do We Care About The iPhone Air?, Nepal's Discord Revolution, San Francisco’s 996 Culture
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Sep 12, 2025 
Ranjan Roy, a writer at Margins and a frequent technology analyst, dives into the latest trends in tech and business. He discusses the surprising target audience for Apple’s new iPhone Air and questions if smartphones have hit their peak design. The conversation touches on Nepal's Gen Z revolution, harnessing Discord to effect change against corruption. They also explore the rise of generative AI and its potential to disrupt the smartphone market, along with San Francisco’s controversial 996 work culture that raises important questions about work-life balance.
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Pro Model Upgrades Still Matter
- The iPhone 17 Pro delivers meaningful improvements in durability, camera, and battery life that could justify upgrades.
- These hardware gains contrast sharply with the less compelling iPhone Air announcement.
Air Feels Like A Sales Interlude
- The iPhone Air is thin but omits top-tier specs, creating uncertainty about its target buyer.
- Apple may be using a thin Air as an intermediate step toward a future foldable strategy.
Product Roadmap Drives Design Choices
- Stagnant iPhone unit growth likely pushed Apple to introduce intermediate products to revive sales.
- A thin Air could be engineering prep for a future foldable iPhone rather than a flagship innovation.