A new report suggests that Apple never planned a 2026 launch for the iPhone Air 2, irrespective of its sales performance. Here's the reason why.

Apple's rumored foldable could come as soon as 2026, though it may have company with a possible iPhone Air 2 or other devices.

Apple is planning a radical new launch strategy for 2027, featuring the ultra-efficient iPhone Air 2 and a 20th-anniversary model with an under-screen camera.

Apple’s updated roadmap reveals the iPhone Air 2 is still on track for 2027, with major efficiency upgrades planned and an important role in Apple’s foldable future.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the iPhone Air 2 was never planned for release next year and will likely centre on a new 2 nanometre chip for major efficiency gains. He adds that a second camera is unlikely and that the Air serves as a testing ground for Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.

Apple's base iPhone 18 and budget iPhone 18e won't launch in 2026, will be joined by iPhone Air 2 launch spring 2027 says latest rumors.

It seems that Apple is not planning to write off the iPhone Air, and a new model is reportedly on track for a 2027 launch.

Apple's reported delay of the second-generation iPhone Air will be used to work on a redesign of the device that could include a second rear camera, according to a news brief from The Information .

The shift reflects an effort to stabilize revenue throughout the year and reduce pressure on its workforce and suppliers.