iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

Wednesday December 24, 2025 7:25 am PST by Hartley Charlton

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

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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.

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Top Rated Comments

techspin

11 months ago

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.

Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)

ikramerica

11 months ago

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.

Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)

sw1tcher

11 months ago

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?

Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Fraserh02

11 months ago

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 with Zoom calls anyway right?

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)

qnssekr

11 months ago

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

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)