Overview

• JerryRigEverything’s testing found the 5.6 mm iPhone Air flexes under pressure yet resisted failure until around 216 pounds at the center, validating Apple’s durability claims.
• Corning’s Ceramic Shield 2 showed improved scratch resistance and shrugged off brief flame exposure, though the titanium frame and buttons still scuffed in tests.
• Reviews and teardowns highlight trade‑offs from the ultra‑thin design, including a smaller ~3,149 mAh battery, slower charging, and simpler cooling that can throttle sustained performance.
• Gurman reports Apple’s first foldable is expected in late 2026 with an ultra‑thin titanium build resembling two iPhone Airs joined by a hinge and displays reportedly around 7.5–7.8 inches inside with a 5.5‑inch outer panel.
• The foldable is projected to start at about $2,000 and, according to Bloomberg, will involve at least some manufacturing in China through Foxconn despite Apple’s broader diversification efforts.