Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone Air will not get a sequel next autumn after all, as the company has scaled back production of the current model and pushed the next one to spring 2027 at the earliest.
The big change is rumoured to be the addition of a second rear camera, correcting the first Air’s missing ultrawide, which also points to Apple’s priorities for the redesign.
As The Information reports, Apple has pulled back on production of the first iPhone Air and is rethinking the follow-up with that extra lens in mind. The slimmer model never became a runaway hit after its September debut, and a longer lead time could help Apple refine the formula rather than rush a thin phone that still feels compromised.
Earlier plans for a 2026 sequel initially pointed to a lighter build, a bigger battery, and a vapour chamber cooling system similar to the Pro-level iPhones.
Though none of that is explicitly ruled out, it is unclear which upgrades will materialise now that the camera is apparently taking priority. So expect Apple to spend the extra time dialling in thermals and power efficiency so the thin frame does not hurt performance or stamina.
This timing shuffle also shifts Apple’s broader roadmap, with claims that Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro refresh alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone next September, while the standard iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e slide to spring 2027.
That could be the same window for the new iPhone Air, assuming the camera and cooling work are where Apple wants them to be. A staggered schedule would spread the lineup across two launches, giving the thinner model more breathing room.
