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Welcome to the era of thin smartphones (whether you want it or not)


The iPhone Air might not be another MacBook Air, but that's okay.

With the MacBook Air, Apple ditched the optical disc drive and many ports, leading to a device that was so thin Steve Jobs pulled it out of a manila envelope when he first revealed it. Apple also announced a new $99 MagSafe charging pack to ensure the iPhone Air can play back video for up to 40 hours. Apple has attempted to address many of the concerns with superslim phones, but the true test of battery longevity and durability will come with a few months of use.

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