Apple‘s plan to launch a second generation of its super-slim iPhone has hit a major snag. According to recent reports, the company is indefinitely halting the release of the iPhone Air 2. Originally, the device was going to debut in the fall of 2026. This decision follows the weak sales of the original iPhone Air, signaling that the trade-offs required for extreme thinness did not resonate with consumers. The Galaxy S26 Edge, which was due to arrive next year, is in a similar situation.
The iPhone Air was designed as a lighter, thinner alternative to the standard flagship models. Its slim design, however, demanded some compromises. The most notable ones were a smaller battery capacity and a reduction in camera features. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the demand for this high-priced, specialized model fell far short of Apple’s initial projections.
The delay of the next-generation model is already affecting manufacturing schedules. Major suppliers have reportedly ceased or scaled back assembly of the first-generation iPhone Air. As The Information reports, this is a strong indicator that the project is no longer a priority. Apple reportedly planned to make the iPhone Air 2 even lighter and introduce nice upgrades like a vapor chamber for cooling and a dual camera setup. However, that work has now been removed from the immediate product schedule.
This move effectively removes a planned model from the company’s 2026 lineup. According to sources, it will feature the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, alongside Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone. There is a slim possibility the next iPhone Air could resurface in the spring of 2027, but for now, the project remains shelved.
The commercial failure of the ultra-thin iPhone Air sends a clear message. In the current market, consumers prioritize power and features over aesthetics and thinness. When forced to choose between a large, all-day battery and a sleek profile, most users clearly choose the functionality. The design experiment now seems destined for the same short-lived fate as other niche Apple experiments that failed to gain mass appeal.
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