My iPhone 14 Pro is a solid workhorse of a smartphone, but lately it's been looking a little long in the tooth. The scratches on the screen are becoming more noticeable — when will I ever remember not to put my keys in the same pocket? — and about a week ago, when I dropped it for the umpteenth time, the aluminum casing developed a tiny nick.

Normally, this kind of wear and tear would annoy. But because it happened in September — which as any true Apple fan knows is new iPhone launch month — looking at the nick and the scratches produced a tiny leap in my heart. It's a sign! I should upgrade to the best iPhone that comes next, perhaps the long-rumored iPhone Air. It's bound to have a better camera setup than the 14 Pro ... right?

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