Overview
- Supply‑chain leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple is evaluating a second rear lens for the ultra‑thin Air, pairing a 48MP main with a 48MP ultra‑wide.
- Reports indicate the Air would keep its horizontal camera plateau, a choice that could require major internal redesign to fit the added hardware.
- Coverage notes Apple is unlikely to add a dedicated telephoto, with 2x zoom expected to rely on a digital crop of the main sensor.
- Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo expects the second‑generation Air to launch in the second half of 2026 alongside iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldable.
- Multiple outlets stress these specs and timing are unconfirmed, and weaker‑than‑expected first‑gen Air sales and earlier production cuts could influence Apple’s plans.