Apple’s upcoming iPhone Air 2, originally expected to debut in September 2026 alongside the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, has reportedly been delayed.
According to a new report from The Information, Apple has postponed the lightweight model’s release following sluggish sales of the first-generation iPhone Air.
Production Halted Due to Weak Demand
The report claims Apple has scaled back orders for the current iPhone Air due to low consumer interest, leading to a halt in production. Manufacturing partner Foxconn is expected to stop assembling the model by the end of this month, after Luxshare already discontinued production in October 2025.
These developments indicate Apple is reconsidering the role of the Air lineup within its smartphone strategy. The company has long struggled to define a successful “fourth iPhone” model to complement the standard, Pro, and Pro Max variants. Previous attempts, such as the iPhone mini and iPhone Plus, also failed to gain significant traction among buyers.
Future Launch Timeline and Rumored Features
If Apple decides to proceed with the iPhone Air 2, it is now expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in spring 2027. Rumors suggest the next-generation Air could feature a dual-camera setup on the rear—an upgrade many critics felt was missing from the original model.
Focus Shifts Toward iPhone Fold
With the iPhone Air 2 delayed, industry insiders believe Apple will shift its focus to the iPhone Fold, expected to debut in 2026. The foldable iPhone could become the fourth major model in Apple’s lineup, filling the gap left by the Air series.
The delay highlights Apple’s challenge in expanding its iPhone portfolio while maintaining strong demand across all models. Whether the iPhone Air 2 makes a comeback in 2027 remains to be seen, but for now, Apple appears to be hitting pause on its lightweight iPhone experiment.