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Apple Pulls iPhone Air 2 From Its Roadmap After Weak Demand

Weak interest in the ultra‑thin model triggers a reset that shifts Apple’s 2026 focus to Pro phones and a foldable.

Overview

  • Apple has taken the next iPhone Air off its product schedule with no new release date, according to The Information.
  • Foxconn has dismantled most iPhone Air lines and expects to stop production by month‑end, while Luxshare ended assembly in late October, multiple reports say.
  • The project has not been fully canceled, with some engineers still working on it and a redesigned launch as soon as spring 2027 described as possible.
  • Plans for the delayed version reportedly included a lighter chassis, a larger battery, and vapor‑chamber cooling, with some rumors pointing to a dual‑camera system.
  • Reports indicate Apple’s fall 2026 launch will center on iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable iPhone, with the iPhone 18 and 18e expected in spring 2027.