Apple is working on a second-generation iPhone Air rumored to launch in spring 2027. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the new iPhone Air will keep the current ultra‑thin design and add a second rear lens next to the existing wide camera. The new lens is said to be an ultra‑wide camera, which would bring the Air closer to the base iPhones from a photography perspective.
Gurman’s sources say Apple is working to resolve major complaints about the original iPhone Air, which uses a single 48‑megapixel main camera despite its premium price. While the quality differences between photos taken on the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air are debatable, many Air users miss the ability to take wide-angle shots, which could return with the next generation.
Reports also suggest that Apple plans to improve battery life on the 2027 model, though no battery size or runtime details have been shared yet. The brand’s priority is still to keep the Air’s form factor very thin, even with changes to some of its specs.
If the reports about the dual-camera setup and the launch next spring are correct, not only will the Air have the same number of cameras as the base iPhone 18 variant, but it will likely also launch alongside next year’s anticipated iPhone 18e. Thanks to rising RAM costs and the success of the iPhone 17 lineup, even the regular iPhone 18 might not hit shelves until 2027.
