Apple is preparing a follow-up to its first-generation iPhone Air, with a second model, codenamed V62, planned for a spring 2027 arrival. According to people with knowledge of the company’s product roadmap, the device is already in advanced testing.
The sophomore Air is intended to address a specific point of customer feedback about the current $999 version by moving from a single rear camera to a dual-camera array that will include an ultrawide-angle lens. The first-generation iPhone Air launched with a single rear camera, a design choice that has prompted criticism from some users.
Apple is also working on improving battery performance for the new Air. At this stage the company has not settled whether the gains will come through changes to the handset’s ultra-thin physical design or through efficiency improvements delivered by the processor. The second-generation Air will be powered by a variant of the A20 Pro processor.
The product timing reflects a notable shift in Apple’s historical release pattern. In fall 2026, the company plans to introduce only premium iPhone models - the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max - alongside its first foldable smartphone. The standard iPhone 18 and the refreshed iPhone Air are scheduled for spring 2027, producing roughly a one-and-a-half-year interval between the debut of the first and second Air models.
Looking further ahead, Apple expects to release a second-generation foldable device in fall 2027, along with two versions of a 20th-anniversary iPhone that will feature a curved, wrap-around display.
These roadmap adjustments touch product design, component selection and timing for supply-chain planning. The move to add an ultrawide lens and to evaluate battery versus chassis trade-offs will affect suppliers of camera modules, batteries and semiconductors, as well as manufacturing processes tied to thin-body assemblies. The company’s decision to stagger premium and mainstream launches across different seasons also alters the cadence that vendors and retailers may need to accommodate.