iPhone Air 2 Still Expected This Fall, Despite Reports of a 2027 Delay
Confusion continues around the future of Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone, but new supply-chain feedback suggests the iPhone Air 2 is still on track for a fall release. The latest claim directly contradicts recent reports that Apple had pushed the device all the way back to 2027.
According to the new leak, Apple hasn’t pulled the plug on the Air line—at least not yet.
Supply Chain Sources Push Back on Delay Rumors
In a post on Weibo, leaker Fixed Focus Digital said production-line sources continue to point to an autumn launch window for the second-generation iPhone Air. The leaker explicitly disputed claims that the device had been delayed until late 2027, saying the rumor didn’t align with what suppliers are seeing on the ground.
If accurate, this would place the iPhone Air 2 alongside Apple’s usual fall iPhone refresh.
A Conservative, Iterative Update
Rather than a major redesign, the upcoming model is described as a routine upgrade. According to the report, Apple is not planning dramatic changes or aggressive cost-cutting measures.
Notably, the source denies that the iPhone Air 2 will suffer from major spec reductions. Instead, Apple is expected to:
- Retain the core feature set of the first-generation iPhone Air
- Deliver incremental refinements in performance and efficiency
- Continue positioning the Air as a design-focused, ultra-thin option
This suggests Apple is treating the Air as a niche product that evolves slowly, rather than a flagship line meant to compete directly with Pro models.
Why the iPhone Air’s Future Has Been So Unclear
- Earlier this month, The Elec claimed Apple was targeting 2027 for the next Air model in order to adopt new OLED display technology
- In November, The Information reported the Air had been shelved due to weak sales
- Just last week, a separate specs leak listed the iPhone Air 2 alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, including a 6.55-inch display
These mixed signals have made it difficult to tell whether Apple was rethinking the product—or simply keeping its options open.
A Rough Start for the First iPhone Air
The uncertainty is rooted in reality. The first-generation iPhone Air reportedly had a rocky debut, with analysts saying Apple cut production sharply not long after launch as demand fell off.
That performance fueled speculation that Apple would quietly abandon the ultra-thin experiment. However, Fixed Focus Digital has consistently maintained that Apple never removed the Air successor from its roadmap—and this latest supply-chain update reinforces that stance.
What to Expect Going Forward
If the latest information holds true, the iPhone Air 2 will arrive this fall as a refined continuation rather than a reinvention. Apple appears to be sticking with the concept while keeping expectations modest.
Until Apple officially unveils its lineup, conflicting reports are likely to persist. But for now, the idea that the iPhone Air has been delayed until 2027 looks increasingly questionable.
