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Apple's Ultra-Thin iPhone Air: Durability Tested Amid Bending Concerns

9/18/2025

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Apple's new iPhone Air measures 5.6mm, making it the thinnest iPhone, surpassing the iPhone 6's 6.9mm design.
Concerns about bending arise due to its ultra-thin design, echoing past issues with the iPhone 6.
Apple tested the iPhone Air under 130 pounds of pressure, demonstrating it returned to its original shape without bending.
The device features a titanium frame for enhanced durability compared to the iPhone 6's aluminum.
The iPhone 17 series includes Ceramic Shield 2 glass, which is three times more scratch-resistant than earlier models. Independent testing is pending to verify durability claims.

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Story summary

Apple's new iPhone Air measures 5.6mm, making it the thinnest iPhone, surpassing the iPhone 6's 6.9mm design.
Concerns about bending arise due to its ultra-thin design, echoing past issues with the iPhone 6.
Apple tested the iPhone Air under 130 pounds of pressure, demonstrating it returned to its original shape without bending.
The device features a titanium frame for enhanced durability compared to the iPhone 6's aluminum.
The iPhone 17 series includes Ceramic Shield 2 glass, which is three times more scratch-resistant than earlier models. Independent testing is pending to verify durability claims.