Tech giant Apple (AAPL) will not launch the next version of the iPhone Air in the fall of 2026 as previously planned, The Information reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Launched in 2025, the iPhone Air is a thinner model within the flagship iPhone line. The report about the delayed rollout comes as market experts note the lackluster sales of the existing iPhone Air.
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Apple Postpones Rollout of Next Version of iPhone Air
iPhone Air, the sleeker, lighter model in Apple’s smartphone portfolio, has failed to boost sales as desired. While Apple aimed to attract users with a minimalist design, the iPhone Air came with some trade-offs in camera features and battery capacity.
Market experts have noted weaker-than-anticipated demand for iPhone Air, prompting the company to rethink the planned launch of the next version. Apple has reportedly informed engineers and suppliers of the postponement of the launch of the next iPhone Air model, without specifying a new release schedule. It has “sharply scaled back” production of the first version of the iPhone Air.
Apple had planned to launch the next version of iPhone Air in fall 2026, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and the much-anticipated iPhone Fold. Nonetheless, a source told The Information that the next version of iPhone Air might be launched in spring 2027.
Meanwhile, Apple recently reported better-than-expected results for the September quarter amid concerns about intense competition and tariff woes. The company highlighted solid demand for iPhone 17, with CEO Tim Cook saying that iPhone revenue is expected to grow by double digits, making the December quarter “the best ever in the history of the company.”
Is AAPL Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Currently, Wall Street has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on Apple stock based on 21 Buys, 12 Holds, and two Sell recommendations. The average AAPL stock price target of $288.55 indicates 7.1% upside potential. AAPL stock has risen about 8% year to date.
