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.
Understandably, lots of people assumed it would have bad battery life and be prone to bending. Neither assumption has proven true.
The loss of a multi-camera array is a true drawback, though. Arguably, that and the mono speaker are the two remaining hardware limitations that may be mainstream problems among users.
But by adding an Ultra Wide lens, Apple would make the iPhone Air 2 feel less like a compromise.
Top comment by OrangeHammer
for me, we need the extra camera, dual stereo speakers and some advanced tech to prolonged the battery life such as a solid state batteries..its not a pro model but more of style fashion statement device..but these features a must have..imho
Whether you care much about that specific camera or not (I’d prefer a Telephoto), there’s no doubt a perception issue when iPhone Air has one camera for $999 and iPhone 17 has two for $799. Plus, I know lots of users are passionate Ultra Wide fans.
Combine the addition of an Ultra Wide camera with two other potential advantages:
- a year’s worth of strong reports about battery life and durability
- and Air 2 becoming the new entry model in Apple’s flagship fall lineup
Together, these factors could all make iPhone Air 2 a much bigger success than the current model seems so far.
Would iPhone Air 2 gaining an Ultra Wide camera make a difference to you, or people you know? Let us know in the comments.
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