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Apple delays next version of iPhone Air, the Information reports
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 11, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Apple delays the iPhone Air release to 2026 due to weak sales. The model, launched in 2025, offers eSIM support but faces demand challenges.
(Reuters) -Apple will not release the next version of the iPhone Air in the fall of 2026 as previously planned, amid weak sales, the Information reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The company launched the iPhone Air in 2025 as a thinner and lighter alternative within its flagship iPhone portfolio. The model, with a slim design, came with some trade-offs in terms of battery size and camera features.
Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.
Analysts said demand for the iPhone Air has been weaker than originally anticipated.
In October, the company said the iPhone Air would be available for pre-order in China, following regulatory approval for eSIM services by those telecom operators.
The iPhone Air is being sold in China without a physical SIM tray, supporting only eSIM connectivity.
(Reporting by Akash Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
The iPhone Air is a model launched by Apple in 2025, designed to be a thinner and lighter alternative within its flagship iPhone portfolio, featuring eSIM connectivity without a physical SIM tray.
eSIM technology allows users to activate a mobile plan without needing a physical SIM card. It is embedded directly into devices, enabling easier connectivity and management of mobile services.
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