Overview
- An Asia-based Weibo leaker claims the entry-level iPhone 16e is selling poorly and calls Apple’s low-cost push a failure, a characterization that remains unverified.
- Industry reporting says iPhone Air demand has been low and that production is expected to stop by the end of this month.
- The Information reports Apple has delayed the previously planned fall 2026 launch of a second-generation iPhone Air.
- Rumors point to successors on the way, with iPhone 17e targeted for spring 2026 and iPhone Air 2 arriving later, though Apple has not confirmed timing or specifications.
- While entry-tier models struggle, reports say iPhone 17 demand is rising with increased production orders.