In a recent review published by my friend Henry Casey at CNN Underscored, an intriguing imaging problem was highlighted concerning the new iPhone Air. The review, released this afternoon, revealed that some users may experience unexpected issues with the camera, particularly during bright lighting conditions. Apple has acknowledged this concern and has promised a fix in an upcoming software update.
Henry's review noted, “I also noticed an odd imaging problem at this concert, where one out of every 10 or so photos taken on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max have small blacked-out portions, including boxes and parts of white squiggles from the big LED board behind the band.” This observation raises questions about the camera's performance, particularly in environments with intense lighting.
An Apple spokesperson confirmed to CNN Underscored that this issue can occur in “very rare cases when an LED light display is extremely bright and shining directly into the camera.” It’s reassuring to know that Apple is aware of the problem and has already identified a fix that will be included in a future software release.
Interestingly, this particular quirk did not catch my attention during my week-long experience with the iPhone Air. This highlights the variability of user experiences and the importance of individual testing in a variety of conditions.
As for the iPhone Air, it is set to become available to the public on Friday. Have you preordered yours? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
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