Overview
- Apple suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare have reportedly halted or dismantled iPhone Air production lines after orders were scaled back.
- Chinese brands including Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have paused or canceled ultra‑thin projects and are reallocating eSIM components to other devices, according to Asia supply‑chain reports.
- Samsung has reportedly halted Galaxy S25 Edge production and canceled the S26 Edge following weak demand for its ultra‑slim model.
- The Information reports Apple has delayed a second‑generation iPhone Air as it explores a redesign to add a second rear camera and improve battery life.
- Reporting highlights the Air’s key trade‑offs—5.6 mm chassis with a smaller battery and a single rear camera at a $999 starting price—dampening interest versus the iPhone 17 Pro.