Introduction

Apple has unveiled the iPhone Air, its slimmest and most futuristic iPhone to date. Priced at ₹1,19,900 for the 256 GB model, this titanium-built smartphone combines cutting-edge design, AI-driven photography, and battery-saving technology. The man behind this breakthrough is Abidur Chowdhury, Apple’s London-born designer now based in San Francisco.

Who is Abidur Chowdhury?

Abidur Chowdhury is a celebrated industrial designer at Apple. Born in London, England, and a graduate in Product Design and Technology from Loughborough University, Chowdhury has won multiple awards, including:

Red Dot Design Award (2016) for “Plug and Play”

James Dyson Foundation Bursary

3D Hubs Student Grant

New Designers Kenwood Appliances Award

Before joining Apple in 2019, he worked at Layer Design, Cambridge Consultants, and Curventa, and even ran his own consultancy. Today, he is credited with creating products that blend innovation, elegance, and practicality.

iPhone Air – Redefining Slim Design

The iPhone Air is one-third thinner than its predecessors and features a new camera plateau design that neatly houses the telephoto camera, chipset, and system modules.

Key Features:

Titanium body – premium, ultra-light, and durable

AI-powered single telephoto camera

Battery optimization for all-day power despite smaller size

Price in India – ₹1,19,900 (256 GB variant)

Chowdhury described the device as “a paradox you have to hold to believe.”

iPhone 17 Series Alongside the Air

Apple also introduced the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max with the Apple A19 Pro chip, larger displays, and improved camera setups. These models will soon be available in India with multiple storage options and fresh color variants.

Conclusion

The launch of the iPhone Air marks a milestone in Apple’s design philosophy—pushing the limits of how slim yet powerful a smartphone can be. With Abidur Chowdhury’s vision, Apple proves once again that design excellence is the foundation of innovation.