The iPhone 17 lineup is still fresh, but leaks indicate Apple is working to finalize designs for next year’s iPhone models, and a new rumor about the iPhone Air 2 sounds it could get the upgrade many users have asked for: two rear cameras. Here’s why I think that’s the best possible second-gen upgrade.
iPhone Air 2 with Ultra Wide camera would solve single biggest drawback
I love my iPhone Air, and have zero regrets about choosing it over the iPhone 17 Pro.
Battery life has been so much better than I expected, and durability is similarly very impressive.
The 6.5-inch screen size in an ultra-thin design is still great for one-handed use—a feature that’s very important to me.
Even though the Air reportedly isn’t a bestseller, I’m optimistic that next year’s Air 2 will perform better.
And the latest Air 2 rumor makes that seem even more likely.
Earlier today, leaker Digital Chat Station said Apple is considering adding an Ultra Wide camera to the Air 2.
If this pans out, Apple will have delivered the best possible upgrade over its original Air model.
As I’ve written before, the current iPhone Air feels a lot like an early adopter model. It has drawbacks, but I think the biggest obstacle to being a hit has been perceived weaknesses.
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