Apple prepares second-generation iPhone Air for spring 2027

Apple Inc. is preparing a second-generation i Phone Air for spring 2027, aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Current prototypes of the new model, code-named V62, add a second rear camera for ultrawide-angle photography, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the product hasn’t been announced. It’s now in advanced testing within Apple, they said. Though the device retains its current look, Apple also is working to improve the battery life, according to the people. It’s unclear if that will come from a larger battery, which may be impractical in the Air’s compact chassis, or efficiency gains. The Air, first released in September 2025, is part of a push to expand Apple’s $210 billion iPhone business with new designs. The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported. Releasing the Air in the spring would mean that roughly a year and a half passes between the first and second generations. Still, the product’s timeline and specifications could ultimately change. A spokesperson for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment. As part of the changes, Apple is shaking up its release schedule. The company typically unveils all of its main iPhones at the same time in September. But this year, the fall lineup will consist solely of higher-end models: the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and the new foldable version. Apple then plans to introduce a new standard iPhone — the 18 — with the refreshed Air around six months later. Two versions of the 20th anniversary iPhone will debut that fall, alongside a second generation of the foldable, Bloomberg News reported earlier this week. Read More: Apple to Launch Camera AirPods, Upgraded Foldable iPhone in 2027 The updated Air will be powered by a version of the A20 Pro processor, th