a lost art form

The video taps into strong 2010s nostalgia and the 'vintage tech' aesthetic trend, which encourages high engagement through shared memories of older devices.

A creator demonstrates a DIY aesthetic modification on a vintage iPhone 4 by drawing on its cracked back glass with markers and wiping it clean. The video serves as a nostalgic showcase of 2010s tech culture rather than a product promotion.

Apple (a) — the iPhone 4 is physically operated, cleaned, and used as a prop to demonstrate an aesthetic transformation. Removing it would change the entire premise of the video.