Zack Nelson, better known as JerryRigEverything, has made a career out of breaking tech in the name of durability testing. From scratch tests to bend tests, no new smartphone is truly launched until it survives (or fails) under his razor blade. But with Apple’s latest creation—the iPhone Air—even Zack admits he “had no idea it would happen this way.”

Apple’s Thinnest, Strongest iPhone Yet

The iPhone Air is Apple’s boldest design experiment in years: a device that prioritizes thinness and weight without compromising on premium feel. At just 5.6 mm thin and weighing 165 g, it’s lighter than anything else in Apple’s lineup. But the real surprise? It’s also incredibly strong. Despite being ultra-thin, the iPhone Air shrugged off the dreaded bend test—an area where past iPhones and competitors have cracked under pressure.

Zack himself joked that Apple might be trying to put him out of a job: “They’re making phones so strong I can’t break them anymore.” That’s not just a durability milestone, it’s also a major shift in how Apple balances design and resilience.

The Case for Cases (Even If You Don’t Need One)

Even if Apple has managed to make the iPhone Air nearly invincible against bending, scratches and glass are still universal weak points. A case keeps the design safe without hiding Apple’s engineering achievement.

Ultra-Thin Done Right

For fans of slim devices, the iPhone Air is a dream. Smartphones have grown heavier and bulkier over the years, but Apple’s engineering proves you don’t have to sacrifice strength to go thin. It feels futuristic—almost too light to be real—yet capable of handling the daily grind without fear.

Zack points out that thinner phones aren’t just about looks. They make devices more comfortable to hold, slip into pockets effortlessly, and reduce fatigue during long sessions of reading, scrolling, or watching videos. It’s Apple doing what Apple does best: blending style, function, and durability into one sleek package.

Would you buy the new iPhone Air?

For those who’ve always dreamed of an ultra-thin, tough-as-nails iPhone, this might just be the perfect balance. Stronger phones are better for everyone—even if it means fewer spectacular bend tests.