Apple may launch iPhone Air 2 and 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027

Apple is gearing up for a busy 2027 with plans to release a second-generation iPhone Air in the spring and a special 20th-anniversary iPhone in the fall, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said the iPhone Air 2 is expected around March 2027, likely alongside the standard iPhone 18 and a lower-end iPhone 18e. Later in September, Apple is set to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th anniversary with a new device that could feature a curved glass display and a front camera hidden beneath the screen.

The spring launch of the iPhone Air 2 may bring several upgrades, including a larger battery, a lighter design, and a cooling system similar to the one in the iPhone 17 Pro models. Some engineers are reportedly considering adding a second rear camera. Gurman noted that while an ultra-wide camera is technically possible, it might be an unusual choice given the device’s crowded feature set. Still, the new enhancements could make the Air model more appealing and help drive demand.

The iPhone Air 2 is expected to feature a 2nm chip, promising faster performance and longer battery life. Gurman stressed that the release of the iPhone Air 2 was always planned for 2027, rather than being a delay.

Apple initially positioned the iPhone Air as a niche device, accounting for only six to eight percent of total iPhone sales. Whether the first model met those expectations is unclear, but the company appears ready to continue the line with the second generation.

Alongside the Air model, Apple is also expected to release its usual fall lineup in 2026, including the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone. The spring 2027 releases would then expand the line with the iPhone 18, 18e, and the anticipated iPhone Air 2.

With these plans, Apple seems set to blend tradition with experimentation, offering fans both its standard flagship devices and new innovations marking the iPhone’s two-decade milestone.