iPhone Air 2 back on track for 2026 launch, new rumor claims

Back in November, a report claimed that Apple had postponed the iPhone Air 2 to spring 2027 after disappointing sales of the original model. Now, a fresh rumor suggests the iPhone Air successor could arrive next year after all.

The claim comes from tipster Fixed Focus Digital, who revealed on Weibo that the iPhone Air 2 is confirmed to launch at the fall iPhone launch event in September 2026.

Meanwhile, the tipster claims that the iPhone 17e is also on track for a spring launch and has entered the mass-production stage.

Based on earlier reports, Apple was expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the iPhone Fold in September next year. The second-generation iPhone Air, along with the iPhone 18 and iPhone 17e, was reportedly slated for a spring 2027 debut.

Apple iPhone 17 Air

The iPhone Air 2 is rumored to offer a dual-rear camera setup, larger battery, lower price, and vapor chamber cooling.

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