It is expected that this line of machines will likely have to wait until at least 2027 to be officially launched.
A leaked report citing sources familiar with Apple's supply chain said that the second generation iPhone Air "is not expected to be launched this year".
Accordingly, Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a folding screen iPhone model later this year. The standard iPhone 18 model will appear in the first half of next year. Although Apple is developing an upgraded iPhone Air version, sources say this device will not be launched before 2027.
Although some reports suggest that demand for iPhone Air is currently low, Apple said the great appeal of the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro helped iPhone revenue reach a record high in the latest quarter.
The fact that the new generation iPhone Air has not been launched this year shows that Apple is more cautious in repositioning this product line, amidst the context that standard and high-end iPhone models still bring in outstanding revenue.
If the 2027 milestone is correct, iPhone Air 2 is likely to be comprehensively refreshed by Apple to create a clear difference, instead of just being a secondary option in the iPhone ecosystem.
