Bloomberg: Apple does not plan to release new iPhone Air models annually, and the next generation will be released only in spring 2027
Last week, The Information reported that Media: Apple has postponed the release of the ultra-thin iPhone Air 2 indefinitely and is preparing significant improvements for it to spring 2027, supposedly due to weak sales of the current model.
But it turns out this information is only partially correct.
What is known
In the latest edition of the Power On weekly news digest, Bloomberg's reputable insider and journalist Mark Gurman confirmed that the second generation iPhone Air is indeed planned for release in early 2027. However, the information about the unexpected postponement is not true as Apple originally did not intend to update the ultra-thin model every year. Consequently, the weak sales of iPhone Air do not affect the company's global strategy.
Moreover, Gurman confirmed that Apple has been planning to switch to a new iPhone release format for several years now, and the changes will start in 2026:
Apple plans to introduce three top models in fall 2026 — the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone. Then, about six months later, the company will introduce the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and possibly an updated iPhone Air. This trend is likely to continue for many years: Apple will release five to six new models annually.
There were also rumors online that Insider: The next ultra-thin iPhone Air will get a second camera, which will be located in a horizontal block. Mark Gurman is not ready to unequivocally deny this information, but he considers such a decision unlikely:
Adding [an ultra-wide camera] is technically possible, but the idea seems strange to me. The iPhone Air "plateau" area is already overloaded. Redesigning this entire area just for the least-used iPhone camera is too much work for a smartphone that few people buy.
However, the iPhone Air 2 may receive a new Apple A20 chipset, manufactured using a 2-nm process, which should significantly improve the ultra-thin iPhone's battery life.
Source: Bloomberg
