Leaker: Apple Will Release iPhone Air 2 No Matter How Badly It May Sell
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Despite poor sales of the iPhone Air since its September 2025 launch, Apple plans to continue with at least two more generations of the device, according to leaker "Fixed Focus Digital."
- The standard iPhone 18 is expected to feature minimal exterior design changes, with only slight dimension tweaks, reinforcing rumors of an incremental upgrade.
- Apple is reportedly considering a redesign of the iPhone Air 2 to include a second rear camera, improved battery, vapor chamber cooling, and new chips (A20 and C2) to address criticisms of the current model.
- The iPhone 18 lineup may see a split release schedule, with the Pro models and foldable iPhone launching in fall 2026, and the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 following in spring 2027 to optimize resources and maximize revenue.
- Previous small-sized iPhone models like the iPhone 12 mini and 15 Plus also experienced poor sales and short production runs, highlighting challenges for Apple's smaller devices.
