Overview
- The Information reported that Apple told engineers and suppliers the next iPhone Air is off the schedule with no replacement date.
- Foxconn has dismantled most lines and expects to halt all iPhone Air production by the end of the month, while Luxshare ended assembly in October.
- The decision follows lower‑than‑expected sales of the first‑generation Air, with CIRP estimating it accounted for about 3% of iPhone sales in September.
- Apple has not formally canceled the project, and some work continues with a reported possibility of a redesigned version as soon as spring 2027.
- The first iPhone Air’s 5.6mm design brought trade‑offs like a smaller battery and a single rear camera at a $999 starting price, and the now‑scrapped sequel had been slated for fall 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and a foldable iPhone.