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The ultra-thin iPhone Air might seem cool, but it's much deeper than that

The iPhone Air doesn't matter; it's just a test.

(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central) Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View. Given Apple's propensity for being a crowd-pleaser, I initially thought the opposite was true — since flip phones tend to be more popular due to their nostalgic design and cheaper price tag — but the iPhone Air pretty much solidifies the book-style rumors. (Image credit: Apple / Android Central)With that said, I can't help but feel like the iPhone Air design is a precursor to an eventual foldable.

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