The recently introduced iPhone Air, which hit the market as an ultra-thin and stylish version of the iPhone 17, turned out to be a flop. Now Apple has apparently pulled the emergency brake: There likely won’t be any new models next year.
Production halt at Apple supplier
Available in October 2025 Rumorsthat Apple is reducing production. There was talk among suppliers about “closing production lines” and “reducing working hours” – a warning signal that has now been confirmed.
As an industry magazine”“Information” Reports, Apple has announced internally that the planned iPhone Air 2 has been removed from the development schedule. Therefore, a market launch in the fall of 2026 is almost unrealistic. We are still working on its successor codenamed “V62”. But whether this will ever happen is anyone’s guess.
The iPhone Air remains on the shelves
Industry observers are not surprised that the project has now been halted. Shortly after pre-sales began, it became clear that interest in the iPhone Air fell short of expectations. While the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max sold out within days and were only available again a few weeks later, the iPhone Air was a slow seller across all versions.
BILD test pointed out at the time: Although the iPhone Air looks great, the compromises in terms of battery life and camera with a retail price starting at 1,200 euros leave a bitter aftertaste. Ultimately, fans might see it that way too.
