Report: iPhone Air 2 to add dual camera, bigger battery

Apple is preparing the second-generation iPhone Air with a dual camera and a larger battery, and is expected to unveil the device next spring, according to a 9to5Mac report published on November 7.

According to the report, Apple is reworking the existing design and will prioritize adding a second camera alongside expanded battery capacity in the second generation.

The report also raises the question of whether Apple will carry over an audio display technology that produces sound through the display glass, which the company introduced on the iPad mini 8, to the iPhone Air 2.

Compromises on the first generation

The first-generation iPhone Air was assessed as an engineering achievement for delivering a near-flagship experience in a thin body, but it did not reach mass sales because of its high price and a series of compromises. 9to5Mac said the iPhone Air "was not a huge seller".

Among those compromises, the first-generation model had a mono earpiece speaker, which drew criticism that its audio experience was insufficient, and supported only USB 2 while Pro models supported USB 3. It also supported 20W MagSafe and 25W fast charging, compared with 25W MagSafe and 60W fast charging on the iPhone 18 Pro, and had limitations in RAW support, Cinematic mode and Macro mode.