The iPhone Air Experience with Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg
In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff welcome back Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg to share their experiences of using the iPhone Air.
The guys cover:
- How impossibly thin and light it feels in the hand
- The stunning 3000-nit display
- The “plateau” bump
- Battery life and overheating scares
- Why it’s delightful and a look at the future
- Is it a keeper?
🎧 Listen in for the unfiltered take: what works, what doesn’t, and whether the iPhone Air should be your next upgrade.
Guest Links
- Chris Freitag → chrisfreitag.com
- Gannon Nordberg → LinkedIn (email marketing strategies & newsletter signup)
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Welcome Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg!
01:39 - Why iPhone Air?
05:24 - First Impressions: Weight, Design, and Usability
07:42 - Camera Capabilities and Limitations
12:06 - Battery Life Insights and Concerns
15:20 - Screen Quality and Display Features
18:30 - Case Options and Protection for the iPhone Air
22:12 - Challenges in the Mountains
30:11 - Design and Usability Challenges
33:12 - Adobe’s Project Indigo
35:48 - Future of Mobile Devices and Foldable Technology
42:40 - iPhone Air's Position in the Market and Future Improvements
45:48 - Close
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Chris Freitag
UX Designer and Photographer
User Experience Designer by trade, photographer by passion, I try to balance the line between my career and my hobby. In order to achieve both I am surrounded by technology which is always changing and shifting to meet my needs.
