iPhone Air 2, not late?

Several sources recently reported that disappointing sales of the new iPhone Air, Apple's thinnest smartphone, had prompted the manufacturer to delay the release of the second version. iPhone Air 2, scheduled for release before the foldable iPhone? Shortly after, another reason surfaced: the technical challenge of implementing a second camera. Then, it was revealed that the second iPhone Air would not actually be "delayed" but would not follow an annual release schedule like the manufacturer's other models. Adding to this string of information is the most recent rumor, reported by the Chinese "leaker" Fixed Focus Digital, which claims that the iPhone Air 2 will indeed be released in the fall of 2026, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the first iPhone with a foldable screen. While we wait for the next rumor that might say something completely different, know that this iPhone Air 2 should improve on the most problematic aspects of the first model, notably by adding a second camera lens and improving battery life.