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iPhone Air 2 coming next year with two key upgrades: report

Bloomberg says the redesign keeps the current look while addressing the single-camera complaint and battery concerns, with a spring 2027 launch planned.

  • Apple is developing the second-generation Air for spring 2027, adding an ultra-wide camera and improved battery life to address customer complaints about the original model's single-lens system.
  • Released last year, the current $999 Air features an ultra-thin design but has faced criticism for limited camera capabilities and battery performance concerns.
  • Prototypes code-named V62 include an additional ultrawide camera and the A20 Pro processor, bolstering Apple's $210 billion iPhone business with new form factors.
  • A new staggered release schedule will launch the Pro and Pro Max models this Fall, followed by the second-generation Air and standard iPhone 18 in spring 2027.
  • This strategy positions Apple to compete more effectively with Samsung Electronics, which introduces major devices throughout the year, helping spread revenue more evenly across quarters.
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The tech giant has made significant progress in fixing bugs. Apple plans to expand its smartphone lineup and release a second generation of the ultra-thin iPhone Air. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Bloomberg. What's wrong with the first generation? The first ultra-light iPhone Air, which debuted last fall, wasn't a bestseller. Users criticized the device for the excessive compromises the company made to achieve its record-breaking thi…

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MacRumors broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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