Apple adds dual camera to iPhone Air Gen 2 for spring 2027

What happened

Apple is developing the iPhone Air Gen 2 (code-named V62) with a second rear camera for ultrawide-angle photography and enhancements to battery life, currently in advanced testing. The device will launch around spring 2027, roughly a year and a half after the first Air's September 2025 release, powered by a version of the A20 Pro processor.

Why it matters

The Air's single-lens camera has drawn the most customer complaints, and the slim design of the $999 model makes it difficult to fit the technology found in Pro models. By addressing these two pain points, Apple aims to strengthen a product line that serves customers seeking a portable, distinctive design without full Pro capabilities—a segment Apple sees as important to its $210 billion（約34兆円） iPhone business.

What to watch

Apple is reshuffling its entire iPhone release schedule, moving away from September-only launches. The fall lineup will feature only higher-end Pro models and a new foldable; the standard iPhone 18 and refreshed Air will arrive six months later, followed by two 20th anniversary iPhone versions and a second-generation foldable in fall 2027. This staggered approach aims to spread revenue more evenly and better compete with rivals like Samsung Electronics.