The MacRumors Show: iPhone Air 2 - What Changes After a Difficult First Year
The iPhone Air reaches one year on sale next month, and Apple is now closer to launching its successor than it is to the original's debut. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss what's next for the device. A KeyBanc Capital Markets survey found virtually no demand…
One year after its debut, the iPhone Air faces uncertainty as Apple prepares to launch its successor. The first-generation model struggled with demand, with supply chain issues and heavy discounts leading to significant depreciation. Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station reported the device activated fewer than 700,000 units despite multiple price cuts.
The Air's limitations include a single rear camera, no vapor chamber cooling, and lack of stereo speakers, which put it at a disadvantage compared to the iPhone 17 series. Bloomberg revealed Apple plans to address these issues with the second-generation model, adding an Ultra Wide lens, thinner and brighter display technology, a larger 3,500mAh battery, lighter weight, and vapor chamber cooling.
The device is also rumored to feature the A20 Pro chip, second-generation N2 wireless networking chip, and 12GB of RAM. Externally, the Air 2 may only see a slightly smaller Dynamic Island and a possible lavender color option. Pricing remains unclear, but Apple may lower the price to better compete with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which are expected to start at $250 to $300 higher.
Despite the Air's challenges, Apple appears confident in its fall lineup, with reports suggesting the company has booked parts for around 80 million smartphones in the second half of 2026.
Written by urgent.news from MacRumors's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.