Apple ‘iPhone Air’ rumor suggests a bigger screen coming in 2027

Apple’s rumored super-slim iPhone “Air” isn’t expected until this fall, but proviso concatenation expert Ming-Chi Kuo says improvement has already begun connected a redesigned mentation with a bigger screen.

According to Kuo, Apple’s 2nd iPhone Air / iPhone “Slim” exemplary is planned for motorboat successful the autumn of 2026 arsenic portion of the accustomed yearly refresh, but with the aforesaid wide size and plan earlier the 3rd iteration expands things the pursuing year. Bloomberg reported successful March that the 2025 iPhone Air was primitively expected to travel with a 6.9-inch screen, but Apple reduced its size to 6.6 inches to debar different bendgate scenario.

Kuo’s database besides indicates Apple is already moving connected its 2nd foldable instrumentality for merchandise successful 2027.

The rumor aligns with a study from The Information over the play saying Apple whitethorn statesman to stagger releasing caller iPhones. That would spot high-end versions of the iPhone 18 – including the Pro, Air, and a rumored foldable iPhone – introduced successful the fall, earlier the cheaper modular exemplary and fund “e” mentation motorboat successful the outpouring of 2027.