Episode 1433 Will Apple’s Tiny iPhone Air Vanish? Murray’s Warning

I am your presenter and host, Murray Stewart. In episode 1433 of Blind Magic broadcast from Alice Springs, Murray reacts to Apple's latest product announcements and shares his thoughts on the brand-new iPhone Air and other releases.

The episode covers Apple’s overnight launch, highlighting the iPhone Air’s ultra-sleek, compact design and drawing playful comparisons to Italian fashion and cars. Murray expresses concern that the smaller form factor could dramatically increase the incidence of lost phones and discusses how critical our phones have become for identity, notes and daily life.

Murray suggests practical technology ideas — from improvements to the Find My app to a playful “I think I’m lost” alert — that could help users recover these tiny devices before they disappear for good.

He also shares a personal anecdote about recovering from strokes in 2023, describing episodes of getting physically lost and needing others to fetch him. That lived experience underscores his point about the importance of reliable tracking and recovery tools for vulnerable users and for everyone who relies heavily on their phones.

Throughout the show Murray comments on the broader rollout, notes his own preference for the iPhone 17 Pro, and emphasizes this is an independent take (no sponsorship). Tune in for a candid, humorous and heartfelt take on modern tech and why design choices can have unexpectedly large consequences.