Apple’s iPhone Air 2 Could Skip 2026 Launch; Heres Why

This year, Apple has replaced the “Plus” model of the series and introduced a whole new iPhone Air, the slimmest iPhone so far. How slim is it? The iPhone Air measures just 5.6mm thick, which is even less than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at 5.8mm. It came with several premium top-notch features, which you find in the iPhone 17 Pro models. But to witness the next iteration, it seems like you will have to wait more than a year. Also Read: iPhone 20 Or First Foldable iPhone May Finally Get Under-Display Selfie Camera

As per the latest report by The Information, the iPhone Air 2 is reportedly to launch in 2027 instead of the earlier expected 2026. The report further mentioned that the second-generation model is now expected to debut in spring 2027. Here is why the Air model is experiencing a delay.  Also Read: 7 MacBook Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know About

iPhone Air 2: Why Is It Getting Delayed

The decision to delay the launch of the second-generation iPhone Air is simply due to the low sales of the current iPhone Air. The report says that it couldn’t meet the expectations of Apple. Not only that, Apple iPhone Air’s production at all Foxconn plants is expected to stop by the end of this month. 

But the hope is still there, as it is not an official announcement from the tech giant. Well, the next-gen iPhone Air 2 is not expected to offer much to the table. Some usual specs upgrade, chipset improvement, and usual camera changes alongside the Pro models. 

Current iPhone Air Specifications At A Glance

The latest iPhone Air was launched at a starting price of Rs 1,19,990 in India, which offers:

• Display: 6.5-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits peak brightness
• Chipset And Software: Apple A19 Pro, iOS 26 (Same as iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max)
• Cameras: 48MP with 4K recording at 24fps
• Selfie Camera: 18MP with 4K recording at 24fps