iPhone Air 2 Reportedly Still on Track for a Fall Release
Despite growing speculation that Apple had quietly delayed or canceled its ultra-thin iPhone, new supply chain feedback suggests otherwise. According to a fresh leak, Apple is still planning to release the second-generation iPhone Air this fall, directly contradicting rumors of a delay until 2027.
The clarification adds another twist to what has become one of Apple’s most confusing product roadmaps in recent years.
Supply Chain Sources Push Back on 2027 Delay
In a post on Weibo, leaker Fixed Focus Digital said production line sources continue to point to a fall launch window for the iPhone Air 2. The leaker explicitly dismissed claims that the device had been pushed back to late 2027, noting surprise at how far those rumors had spread.
According to the post, work on the device is progressing normally, and there has been no indication internally of a multi-year delay.
A Modest, Iterative Update—Not a Major Reset
Rather than a dramatic overhaul, the upcoming iPhone Air 2 is described as a routine generational update. The report suggests Apple is focusing on incremental refinements rather than rethinking the product from scratch.
Importantly, the leaker denies reports that Apple plans to significantly downgrade the device. Instead, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to:
- Retain the core feature set of the first-generation model
- Deliver small performance and efficiency improvements
- Continue targeting users who value thinness and design over flagship specs
In other words, Apple appears to be treating the Air line as a steady, niche offering rather than a one-off experiment.
Why the Confusion Around the iPhone Air’s Future?
- Earlier this month, The Elec reported Apple was targeting 2027 for the next Air model in order to adopt new OLED display technology
- In November, The Information claimed Apple had shelved the device entirely following weak sales
- Just last week, a separate specs leak included the iPhone Air 2 alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, listing it with a 6.55-inch display
These mixed signals have made it difficult to pin down Apple’s true intentions.
A Rocky Start for the First iPhone Air
The uncertainty isn’t coming out of nowhere. The original iPhone Air reportedly struggled after launch, with analysts saying Apple drastically cut production shortly after release due to collapsing demand.
That reception led many to assume Apple would quietly abandon the ultra-thin experiment. However, Fixed Focus Digital has consistently maintained that Apple never removed the Air line from its roadmap—and that belief now appears to be reinforced by supply chain chatter.
What to Expect Next
If the latest report is accurate, the iPhone Air 2 will arrive this fall as part of Apple’s broader iPhone refresh, offering a refined take on the ultra-thin concept rather than a radical redesign.
Until Apple officially unveils its lineup, conflicting leaks are likely to continue. But for now, the idea that the iPhone Air has been delayed until 2027 may be premature.
