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2026 iPhone Air Could Feature Two Rear Cameras, Says Leaker
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I thought you were done talking about the Mini and those of us who prefer it and would like it back?
How about no more of the disparaging comments or insinuations?
I don't have access to the millions of dollars in marketing research but it seems like this phone is unnecessary and apple could get by with just the standard, pro, and pro max versions. It would also simplify the line up.
The only other reason would be the partial blueprint of how thin the foldable would be.
The only other reason would be the partial blueprint of how thin the foldable would be.
Why do we, as customers, want a simplified lineup?
I'd rather have various interesting options, and sizes, to choose from.
I think it’s the latter. It’s analogous to how the iPhone X paced the way to a new world order. They definitely have a trick up their sleeves.
(Oh..I almost forgot to also complain about the speaker… “blah blah speaker blah”. there, got it.)
It's probably too late to pull it for next year. Maybe the year after.
As an iPhone Air owner - I’m very happy. I’ve owned the Pro Max / Plus phones since the 6+. It is amazing how much I’m using this thing because it’s so enjoyable to use and hold.
I’d also prefer a telephoto lens vs a wide angle, but hey, I’m good with one lens so …
I’m having a blast with this phone - read 20% of a book last night on it and the entire time was just happy to have a device I enjoyed holding.
As someone who used 15-20% of my 15 Pro Max battery on a “very heavy day” - this phone is perfect.
Glad it seems like they’re going to continue the Air. I just hope they keep the weight the same because that’s what I like most about this phone.
I’d also prefer a telephoto lens vs a wide angle, but hey, I’m good with one lens so …
I’m having a blast with this phone - read 20% of a book last night on it and the entire time was just happy to have a device I enjoyed holding.
As someone who used 15-20% of my 15 Pro Max battery on a “very heavy day” - this phone is perfect.
Glad it seems like they’re going to continue the Air. I just hope they keep the weight the same because that’s what I like most about this phone.
Look folks, the Air is not for everyone. But I have it and it’s my favorite iPhone in a long time. I’m willing to accept the trade offs to get what I consider to be the most exciting iPhone in years. Or, turning it around, not accepting the trade offs of a bulky, heavy and thick iPhone to get additional features.
With respect to those trade offs, I’m a normal everyday user and my experiences are-
Battery - at the end of the day I usually have 40-50% battery left, about the same as the iPhone 15 Pro I traded in.
Camera - most photographers will say that there’s not one camera for all needs. Consider this a high end camera with a primary lens. See the Leica Q3, a $7000. camera with one lens.
Speaker - more than adequate for speaker phone function.
So I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Air if design and look and feel is a primary consideration. And my advice is to ignore the reviews that panned this phone before they actually had. (Except Dan)
With respect to those trade offs, I’m a normal everyday user and my experiences are-
Battery - at the end of the day I usually have 40-50% battery left, about the same as the iPhone 15 Pro I traded in.
Camera - most photographers will say that there’s not one camera for all needs. Consider this a high end camera with a primary lens. See the Leica Q3, a $7000. camera with one lens.
Speaker - more than adequate for speaker phone function.
So I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Air if design and look and feel is a primary consideration. And my advice is to ignore the reviews that panned this phone before they actually had. (Except Dan)
No I was just done talking to you specifically
I wanted to buy an iPhone Air but the lack of Spatial Video recording is what made me go for the 17 Pro.
The iPhone mini and Plus size models all stuck around for 2 years. The Air will stick around for at least 2 years as well.
This means the camera plateau of the next iPhone Air will be a bit bigger to accommodate the second camera. And it may have a silicon-carbon battery to bump up the battery storage capacity from 3,149 to 3,700 (or higher) milliamp-hours.
Noooo, I like the Air for the minimalism! I don't need 5 cameras on my damn phone.
iPhone Air to grow in thickness every year until it finally becomes the same thickness as a regular iPhone.
Seems like if they used a more energy dense battery they could put the logic board back into the main body of the iPhone Air without further sacrificing battery life. Then there'd be room for the second camera. I hope against hope that they drop a 5.6" version of the Air as well. Pipe dream, I realize.
I feel like if Apple made a smaller Air variant it would sell well enough to make it worth their while. The 12 and 13 mini were hampered by the pandemic in that less people were able to go hands on with them before making a purchase decision. Also, they were positioned as the "cheap phone" and people going for overall value weren't necessarily stoked with a smaller screen. The people that do want a proper small phone would be willing to pay a higher price for something like an Air, I would anyway, so even if they sold less of the little Airs (likely) they'd still be profitable enough to keep on with it. I'm dreaming I know, but gonna rock this 12 mini one more year and hope for an ergonomic win next fall.
The next Air needs to have more removed from it, not added to it. Get rid of the USB port!
