Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways

[MacRumors]

We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information's report about future iPhone models, and next up is the iPhone Air 2.

The report says that Apple aims to make the iPhone Air 2 more attractive in two ways.

First, Apple is apparently considering adding a second rear camera to the device, which would resolve a key limitation. The current iPhone Air has a single 48-megapixel Fusion rear camera, with Telephoto-like, optical-quality 2× zoom, so the additional camera on the second-generation model would likely be an Ultra Wide lens.

Second, the report said Apple is considering lower pricing for the iPhone Air 2. In the U.S., the current iPhone Air starts at $999, despite having only a single rear camera, a single speaker, shorter battery life, and a few other minor limitations.

While it has a bold, ultra-thin design, the iPhone Air has seemingly been unpopular relative to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models, and Apple's suppliers are reportedly significantly scaling back production of the device as a result.

Apple is expected to release the iPhone Air 2 in spring 2027.

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[turbineseaplane]

I'm skeptical about being able to add a 2nd camera, without some compromising on some of the physical traits.

Re: lower price

Why don't they test that, now, with iPhone Air v1 by the lowering the prices to see if it sells better?

I'd do that before investing in an updated version.

 

[MacUserFella]

For an iPhone “with the power of Pro inside”, we really should get a telephoto lens

 

[mevans7]

Apple dumped the Mini because of "low" sales. They should dump the Air and VisionPro, too.

 

[d-klumpp]

I'd have bought one if it came with the Pro17 cameras!

 

[CalMin]

As a 15 Pro Max owner, the 17 Pro Max had zero appeal to me. The iPhone Air was the only phone in this year's line up that interested me at all. The camera system was the dealbreaker. Fix that and I'm all in.

 

[goonie4life9]

You can be sure a second camera will take the iPhone Air to a whole new level! And Apple didn't stop there. The lower price is truly a game-changer for iPhone Air, the best-in-class of thin, premium phones.

 

[Zenman12]

I do not get who the air is for? Is the iPhone too heavy and thick for some? It just seems ridiculous. I rather have other features. I can carry something thicker.

 

[Zenman12]

Apple dumped the Mini because of "low" sales. They should dump the Air and VisionPro, too.

The mini makes sense for children. That’s it. I remember having one and hating it. It’s too small. Even the regular is too small. I wish I got the plus size.

 

[Rayansb]

Add a second speaker and we'll talk.

 

[rkdiddy]

It's needs a second camera and stereo speaker. Besides that I enjoyed the device.

 

[dannyyankou]

Add a second camera, bring Ceramic Shield 2 to the front and back glass, add the vapor cooling chamber, and lower the price to $899, and this will sell like hotcakes.

 

[Devyn89]

if it was $1299 or lower in canada i’d consider it but $1449 is too steep.

 

[rappr]

Doesn’t matter, people will still pretend it has bad battery life

 

[turbineseaplane]

I do not get who the air is for? Is the iPhone too heavy and thick for some? It just seems ridiculous. I rather have other features. I can carry something thicker.

The mini makes sense for children. That’s it. I remember having one and hating it. It’s too small. Even the regular is too small. I wish I got the plus size.

It sounds like you're discovering "different people have different preferences".

What you want ≠ what everyone else wants.

 

[dduraznito]

I do not get who the air is for? Is the iPhone too heavy and thick for some? It just seems ridiculous. I rather have other features. I can carry something thicker.

I think this should have been the new SE, with an SE price.

 

[Mick_ag]

Add a second speaker and we'll talk.

We’ll hear.

 

[novagamer]

Second speaker, second camera, and I'll buy it day 1.

 

[Charliebird]

Add extra lens, battery capacity, speaker and call it an Phone 18 and it will be a sure fire hit.

 

[Rachid Vàzquez]

For an iPhone “with the power of Pro inside”, we really should get a telephoto lens

On paper it may have “Pro” power, but in practice it can’t sustain it thermally, among other things.
That’s arguably its biggest issue: this device should have been marketed as an entry-level model – the way MacBook Air or iPad Air historically were at Apple – rather than pretending it’s a true “Pro” product.

 

[Zenman12]

It sounds like you're discovering "different people have different preferences".

What you want ≠ what everyone else wants.

Really? never knew that! Thank you.

But there’s a rational for the mini it’s smaller and makes sense for children. What demographic is the air for?

 

[hieranonymous]

Non-techy people I know who nevertheless like nice things and would presumably be the target audience for the iPhone Air have had three main nitpicks: lack of multiple cameras; diminished battery life; tinny audio.

I know Apple is hesitant to embrace silicon carbide battery tech, but the Air could be a good test case for that.

 

[johnediii]

3 words for Apple. Cut your losses.

 

[MrGimper]

By having another one connected to it via a hinge?

 

[Schizoid]

Join two together and make a foldable like Samsung