iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

[MacRumors]

Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could still launch in the fall of 2026, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."

The leaker claims to have been told by sources that the second-generation iPhone Air will launch in the fall. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17e is said to already be in mass production ahead of unveiling at a spring product launch event.

The rumor comes in contrast to an array of corroborated reports that the second-generation iPhone Air has been delayed until March 2027, where it is expected to launch alongside the standard iPhone 18 and a lower-end iPhone 18e. The second-generation iPhone Air was originally rumored to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone in the fall of 2026, but poor sales of the debut model apparently led Apple to delay the launch.

The second-generation iPhone Air is rumored to address complaints about the device by adding a second rear camera and lowering its price. A lighter weight, vapor chamber cooling, and a larger battery capacity are also among the rumored new features.

It is still possible that a new iPhone Air could launch in the fall of next year, especially if Apple has expedited development of new features, since this was the original scheduled launch time frame. Nevertheless, it would be surprising if the multitude of rumors indicating a delayed launch were mistaken.

Article Link: iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

 

[qnssekr]

This needs a variable aperture lens and a second speaker. Don’t ruin the design with a second camera.

 

[NVDA]

Does Apple listen to the people? A second speaker is more sought after. An ultra wide camera is not wanted.

 

[bigglow]

I hope the iPhone Air 2 fails. Fail as hard as the iPhone mini that not enough people buy enough of.

 

[mtoddy]

They can keep their second camera. I want a second speaker.

It pained me to return this gorgeous phone earlier this year and just go with the regular 17, but I couldn't go forward with the tinny, quiet, underpowered speaker when I spend half my day on Zoom calls around the house, on walks, etc.

 

[ikramerica]

Does Apple listen to the people? A second speaker is more sought after. An ultra wide camera is not wanted.

The UW camera is essential to the photography effects and depth information. Even if you don’t use it, you use it.

 

[Apple_Robert]

To sum up the latest news, who knows....

 

[sw1tcher]

Does Apple listen to the people? A second speaker is more sought after. An ultra wide camera is not wanted.

I wasn't aware that a large survey was conducted asking whether the next iPhone Air should have a 2nd speaker or an extra camera lens. Could you share this data you have that shows that a majority of those surveyed prefer a 2nd speaker?

 

[Rafagon]

Unless they listen to people and implement the improvements they're clamoring for, then this is going up be a waste of resources.

They should focus on the foldable while hopefully learning from the mistakes of the disgraced original iPhone Air.

 

[MayaUser]

"Meanwhile, the iPhone 17e is said to already be in mass production ahead of unveiling at a spring product launch event."

some days ago it was suppose to be the 18e :00)

 

[MayaUser]

They can keep their second camera. I want a second speaker.

It pained me to return this gorgeous phone earlier this year and just go with the regular 17, but I couldn't go forward with the tinny, quiet, underpowered speaker when I spend half my day on Zoom calls around the house, on walks, etc.

Agree...all Air customers prefers second speakers and if there is even better battery life instead of second camera, even better

 

[sleeptodream]

Would much rather have the second speaker back than any of the upgrades listed in the article :/ I haven’t felt a need for the extra cooling or second camera at all, and I like how minimal it looks with just the single camera.

Keep it thin and light guys! Everyone who has held my phone has been really impressed by it

 

[glenncashuric]

They will add a second camera and expanded speaker and just call it the new 18.

 

[bozzykid]

They need to add more than just a 2nd speaker or improve the camera system. The issue now is the base iPhone is a better phone other than the looks (which is subjective anyways). It just isn't a compelling phone for the average iPhone user.

 

[JPack]

If it comes next year, it means it will have zero improvements.

If 2027, it means additional camera and speakers.

Look at the layout of the Air's logic board and components. There's zero chance it could be laid out again in such short time.

 

[B4U]

Meanwhile, which one sold more over the same period? Mini or Air?

 

[Nyx1]

iPhone flop air 2 is coming
If want success just give us the same price with iPhone 18 non pro and fix all you get backlash from predecessor

 

[JPack]

I wasn't aware that a large survey was conducted asking whether the next iPhone Air should have a 2nd speaker or an extra camera lens. Could you share this data you have that shows that a majority of those surveyed prefer a 2nd speaker?

If you listen to these guys on the forum, you'd think the Air was the best selling iPhone in history. They have no clue about mainstream features.

 

[sw1tcher]

Meanwhile, which one sold more? Mini or Air?

The iPhone Air has only been on sale for a little more than 90 days.

Which do you think has sold more?

 

[anthony13]

Does Apple listen to the people? A second speaker is more sought after. An ultra wide camera is not wanted.

I love my air, but when Apple sent a customer survey out to Air owners asking what features we missed the only thing I requested was an ultra wide lens. I don’t actually miss the second speaker at all.

 

[Klagarde]

I am glad they are planning on refreshing this, this formfactor is the one I want in the future once I am ready to upgrade.

 

[Fraserh02]

They can keep their second camera. I want a second speaker.

It pained me to return this gorgeous phone earlier this year and just go with the regular 17, but I couldn't go forward with the tinny, quiet, underpowered speaker when I spend half my day on Zoom calls around the house, on walks, etc.

Just out of curiosity, why don’t you just use headphones? Surely you’d want that when on walks anyway right?

 

[ChrisMac47]

The price of the iPhone Air was a big problem, in my opinion. It should have cost LESS than the regular 17, not more.

 

[techspin]

Since you guys can't come to a consensus. No second speaker or camera for anyone. May even remove the existing camera if you keep complaining.

 

[sw1tcher]

If you listen to these guys on the forum, you'd think the Air was the best selling iPhone in history. They have no clue about mainstream features.

If we're to look at iPhone sales, we can see that the Pro and Pro Max almost always sell better than the regular (and Plus) iPhone.

The biggest difference between the regular / Plus iPhone and the Pro / Pro Max iPhone? The extra camera lens. That leads me to believe that people get more out of a better camera set up than having stereo speakers, especially when I see many iPhone users with AirPods which fixes the mono speaker issue.