Overview
- The Information reports that Apple is evaluating a second rear lens for the next iPhone Air, likely an Ultra Wide, to address the single-camera limitation.
- Apple is also weighing a lower starting price after the first iPhone Air launched at $999 despite compromises such as one rear camera, a single speaker, and shorter battery life.
- Suppliers have reportedly reduced production of the current iPhone Air due to weaker demand compared with the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro models.
- The next iPhone Air is expected to arrive in spring 2027, with plans described as unconfirmed and subject to change.
- MacRumors and The Mac Observer relay The Information’s reporting and characterize the changes as a repositioning of the Air lineup.