Overview
- Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station reports Apple is evaluating a successor with a 48MP main camera and a 48MP ultra‑wide sensor.
- The iPhone Air’s horizontal camera plateau would be retained, implying notable internal redesign to accommodate a second lens.
- Reports say no telephoto is in testing, with 2x zoom expected to rely on a digital crop of the primary sensor.
- Nikkei Asia and analysts previously reported weak sales and production cuts for the current Air, so specifications or timing could still shift.
- Ming‑Chi Kuo projects a second‑half‑2026 debut alongside iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable iPhone, though this timeline remains unconfirmed.