Apple is reportedly asking suppliers for an ultra‑thin Face ID component that would free space inside the upcoming iPhone Air 2. The slimmer module would let engineers add an ultra wide‑angle lens alongside the existing main camera, addressing long‑standing complaints that the premium $999 device sacrifices functionality for its sleek profile.

Adding a second camera forces Apple to rethink the Air’s internal layout, which already crams the battery, antennae and TrueDepth sensors into a thin plateau. Leaker Instant Digital says the redesign aims to improve low‑light performance while keeping the handset feather‑light, a priority echoed by earlier Digital Chat Station reports on the device’s ultra‑thin ambitions.

Apple’s push for a slimmer Face ID also surfaces in rumors about the forthcoming foldable iPhone, where Touch ID will move to the side button to preserve thinness. While a future MacBook could inherit the compact sensor, no concrete plans exist. The Air 2 isn’t slated until next year, but the hardware rethink hints at broader biometric integration strategies.