Rumors about the follow-up to the super-sleek iPhone Air have been all over the place. We’ve heard conflicting reports about the launch date of the iPhone Air 2 and mixed information about the upgrades Apple may be planning. The latest information could be categorized as mostly bad news.
iPhone Air 2 may launch in 2026 with minimal upgrades
Apple plans to launch the iPhone Air 2 in the fall of this year, according (source in Chinese) to Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital, which has already made the same claim late last year. That’s in stark contradiction with several other reports that claim the second-generation iPhone Air has been delayed until 2027.
Not only will the upcoming super-slim iPhone launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the rumored iPhone Fold, but it will also feature “very minor changes.” The leaker claims the new device will be “a routine upgrade,” further contradicting earlier reports of a redesign.
Conflicting rumors
Apple was very proud with the thinnest iPhone in history. | Image Credit — Apple
Reports from last November claimed that Apple would delay the iPhone Air 2 until 2027 and use the extra time to address some of the most glaring issues of the original. Later, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple never planned the Air to be an annual release, which is why it didn’t have a number in its name.
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However, Gurman’s reports somehow confirm what Fixed Focused Digital has said. According to him, Apple will focus on improving the battery life of the device by featuring a more efficient chipset, rather than introducing a major redesign.
Would you consider buying an iPhone Air 2?
Yes
15.38%
Only if it has both camera and battery upgrades
61.54%
Only if it has a better battery
0%
No, I don’t like the slim phone idea at all
23.08%
Apple is far from the only company struggling with slim phones. The Galaxy S25 Edge wasn’t a success either, which has reportedly forced Samsung to reconsider its plans for the Galaxy S26 series and cancel the Galaxy S26 Edge. In fact, the downfall was so bad that at least one Chinese company has decided to cancel its own slim phone.
It’s a pickle for Apple
Apple seemed so proud of its achievement with the iPhone Air that it would look ridiculous to just give up on the concept. On the other hand, I can’t see anyone buying into it unless Apple redesigns it. It’s a tricky issue for the company, and I’m curious how it will be handled.
Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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