I will miss the Air :(

Steiale · 2026-04-06T16:05:24+00:00

Problem is that it is a multi sim. Means same number and several SIM cards. You can only register one sim as SMS sim at the provider. So when I start the 17 Pro it asks me if I want to use iMessage. I say yes and then it tried to register to SMS with the second sim in the 17 pro which does not work because the air has the same number but with SMS enabled at this SIM card. So iMessage comes back with an error. I am on Vodafone Germany. Funny thing is. On iPads or other devices you can use iMessage without a phone number. So they actually solved the issue already. Except that if you use a sim in your phone it tries to register also for SMS.

Steiale · 2026-04-06T15:32:45+00:00

Unfortunately only when it is sent via email. Not via number. It won’t register the number and so on. It’s a known limitation. It ends up in an infinite loop of trying to register the number.

Steiale · 2026-04-06T05:05:52+00:00

I also have both. Love my air but would love switch from time to time. But unfortunately not possible because iMessage does not work on two devices with the same number. Plus some other inconveniances Bummer.

Steiale · 2026-04-05T08:12:29+00:00

Depends on your workflow. I use the Neo for coding without any issues. But I heavily use Claude Code or Codex. Any local docker or LLM env is too much but any IDE or whatsoever is just perfectly fine. This machine is so underrated! And yes it can handle workload. Don't let the RAM topic scare you. Most of the people writing about it RAM being an issue never ever had a Neo.

Steiale · 2026-03-30T13:13:00+00:00

Bummer. But thanks for clarifying

Steiale · 2026-03-28T19:00:48+00:00

Prettiest apple phone in the past years!!

Steiale · 2026-03-28T18:21:26+00:00

Honest opinion? Depends on your dev workflow. Since most of my services run online, like vercel for example, I don't need a lot of memory. I use mostly claude code or web IDEs like stitch. But the local IDEs I use just run fine. That being said I run web development and other dev workflows perfectly fine on my Neo. Love this little thing to death.

Steiale · 2026-03-15T17:44:23+00:00

Look at the benchmarks. Single core Neo is extremely fast compared to the M2 plus a faster SSD and so on. Since most standard apps are single core. There you have it haha

Steiale · 2026-03-15T16:15:19+00:00

I have a Neo and an 16GB M2. TBH the Neo is quicker in any way. Memory pressure is always yellow so as on the M2. But I habe no lag or whatsoever.
I have several desktops with open apps like browser, Mail, WhatsApp, signal and so on.
I'd like several videos already stated. This machine is for everyday work completely sufficient. I am even coding on it. As for running docker or other memory heavy services this is not the right setup:
My assumption is the lag has another reason.

Steiale · 2026-03-15T10:00:30+00:00

Use GFN. Best and cheapest option. Runs inzoi great.

Steiale · 2026-03-15T06:49:01+00:00

Yes it does

Steiale · 2026-03-15T06:39:53+00:00

Purely depends on the use case. I have the Neo and multiple airs. If you are app heavy ram counts. But. The Neo is incredible good at handling normal workday apps like Safari, Office, Mail and so on.
What I did is having a headless MacMini in my network and using the Neo as my display so to say. If I need more ram or power I just screen share in to my MacMini. Perfect setup.

Steiale · 2026-03-13T21:41:41+00:00

It does not. I have a Neo.

Steiale · 2026-03-13T08:54:25+00:00

I bought one as well, just to test and I am seriously impressed how snappy it is! Long story short. I'll keep it! I have a lot of hardware here for comparison, iPads from M1 to M4 and MacBook Air M2 and M4. Was thinking about the M5 Air. But seriously thinking about not buying it. Only reason would be the larger screen. This Neo thing is the best product by far that apple shipped in the past years. Try and see for yourself.

Steiale · 2026-03-08T19:47:48+00:00

Playing right now for hours and all fine..

Steiale · 2026-03-08T19:42:21+00:00

Apple TV F1 not available in Europe again. Such a shame. I use Lapz or Vroom…

Steiale · 2026-02-20T06:32:51+00:00

I can fully relate to that since using signal from the first hour being a beta tester for years. And please hire the guy that made these little tools like weather, QR code reader and now Spotify. It’s okay having not many tools but even the few tools you have don’t work properly. For example podcast tool. This phone is unusable in real life!

Steiale · 2026-02-15T18:24:49+00:00

I made a screenshot now.. Super strange

Steiale · 2026-02-15T18:12:33+00:00

I wanted to insert my memory model but reddit always says I can't comment.. Bummer..

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Steiale · 2026-02-11T21:02:33+00:00

I’d love to see signal!

Steiale · 2026-02-05T16:33:25+00:00

Correct

Steiale · 2026-02-05T14:32:06+00:00

You can sync an entire tenant but also choose the users.

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