The Kaipher Editorial Team 
When the head of ChatGPT gets excited about a new phone, people listen. That’s exactly what happened after Apple’s big reveal on Tuesday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X to share his thoughts on the new iPhone 17 lineup, calling the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air the “first new iphone upgrade i have really wanted in awhile!” When someone asked if he meant the Air model specifically, his one-word reply—”yes”—made it clear this is the device that caught his eye.
But Altman didn’t stop there. When another user suggested Apple should go all-in and “replace Siri with ChatGPT voice,” Altman’s response was telling: “That tbh [to be honest] sounds like a great idea, I am supportive.” This simple comment is fueling major speculation that the two tech giants could be planning a much deeper partnership. For anyone who has ever felt frustrated by Siri’s limitations, the idea of a true ChatGPT integration is a game-changer.
So, what makes the iPhone 17 Air so special? Apple is betting big on a radical new design. At just 5.6 millimeters, it’s officially the thinnest iPhone the company has ever made. But they didn’t sacrifice power for style. The device is built around a stunning 6.5-inch ProMotion display that gets incredibly bright (3,000 nits) and runs on the brand-new, lightning-fast A19 Pro chip.
If you’re ready to get your hands on one, the iPhone Air starts at $999. Pre-orders kick off this Friday, September 12, and the phones will officially hit stores the following week on September 19. Beyond its slim frame, Apple is promising a top-tier 48MP Fusion camera system and true all-day battery life, boosted by MagSafe support that can extend video playback up to an impressive 40 hours.
Interestingly, Wall Street didn’t seem quite as impressed as the tech world. Apple’s stock actually dipped by 1.83% right after the “Awe Dropping” event. However, some top analysts are telling investors to ignore the noise. Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives, for example, is sticking with his Outperform rating and a $270 price target, calling this launch “the spark for a new era at Apple.”
Ultimately, an endorsement from Sam Altman is more than just a good review. With OpenAI leading the AI revolution, his excitement signals that the integration of powerful AI into the devices we use every day is not just a trend—it’s the future. And it looks like Apple’s new iPhone is right at the center of it.
