Overview

• In on-camera demos with Tom's Guide and TechRadar, reporters applied force to the 5.6mm phone, saw slight bowing, and watched it return to shape without breaking.
• Apple says the device meets and exceeds its internal bend test requirements, addressing concerns rooted in the iPhone 6 Bendgate era.
• The iPhone Air uses a grade 5 titanium frame and Ceramic Shield 2 on both sides, and it stands as the only titanium model in the current lineup as others shift to aluminum.
• Hardware chief John Ternus credited a concentrated internal plateau near the top of the phone, advanced materials and efficient Apple silicon for enabling the ultra-thin design.
• Preorders start September 12 with retail availability on September 19, and independent durability tests and teardowns are still to come.