New report says next iPhone Air has been delayed

It looks like Apple may be rethinking its iPhone Air strategy, which will require the company to delay the release of the next Air.

New article from Information claims Apple has already discontinued production of the iPhone Air because it wasn't as big a hit as originally hoped. This phone was reportedly expected to be followed next fall by a new iPhone Air that would be lighter but have better battery life and a vapor chamber like the iPhone 17 Pro models.

In response to weak sales, the report claims that Apple may consider pushing back the release of the new Air to spring 2027, along with the iPhone 18 and 18e. This means that in the fall of 2026, we will only see the iPhone 18 Pro models and the rumored foldable iPhone.

While the report doesn't mention what changes Apple is making to the Air, I'm guessing it's either a new rear camera lens or looking for ways to lower the price to bring it closer to the base iPhone. Although I love the first generation Air and I think most people who buy one will do so too, there seems to be a growing wave of people online who don't like the idea of ​​paying more for fewer cameras, especially when Samsung managed to fit two cameras into the Galaxy Edge.

On the other hand, in real life, when I discuss this with people who are not familiar with technical diagrams, their main concern is durability and battery life. These are both things that I don't think anyone should worry about with the current Air as it lasts a long time and is extremely durable. However, Apple could make this even more prevalent in its marketing next time.

At the end of the day, I think the iPhone Air line will be more of a slow burn than a huge hit for at least a few years, maybe even five. I've noticed that when people actually use the Air, they fall in love with its form factor. The challenge is getting it into more hands and that will take time and word of mouth, but I think it will catch on if Apple gives it enough time.

Source: Information