Apple is developing a second-generation iPhone Air to address limitations of the current model, including reportedly weaker sales. Sources indicate the device will feature a dual-camera system with an ultra-wide lens, upgrading from the single-camera design of the first-generation model. Powering the device will be the A20 Pro chip, Apple's first 2-nanometer processor for iPhone, featuring Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module technology for improved efficiency.
Battery capacity is expected to increase to 3,500mAh, a rise of over 10% from the previous model. Additionally, the iPhone Air 2 will reportedly include a vapor chamber cooling system, first seen in the iPhone 17 Pro, to sustain performance under load. While initially expected for a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, recent reports suggest a shift to spring 2027 release alongside the base iPhone 18 model.
The Information first reported the project's delay in November 2024 due to sales concerns, though Apple later confirmed the device remains in development. Analysts will be watching for official announcements regarding pricing and final specifications as the project progresses.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing