Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
Apple makes incredible products. The tips and insights that actually help are harder to find. Basic AF cuts through the hype cycles and gets straight to what matters for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users. Plus, app recommendations, gear reviews, AI tools, and the everyday tech that actually shows up in your life. Every other Monday, Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby bring 25+ years of real-world Apple experience to practical, insightful conversations for people like you.
Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
The iPhone Air Experience with Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg
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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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