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iPhone Air 2 Could Replace iPhone 18, Sketchy Rumor Claims

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Apple may be considering scrapping the standard iPhone 18 entirely and rebranding the iPhone Air 2 as its new $999 entry point when the more affordable iPhone models launch in spring 2027, a sketchy rumor claims. The claim comes from the X account "Early Apple," who said Apple is "exploring the idea" of having the Air 2 simply take over the ‌iPhone 18‌ name and price point rather than launching as a separate device. This would be a major break …
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Apple could drastically change its release policy, to the point of making the classic regular iPhone disappear

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Rumors have surfaced that the iPhone Air 2 (tentative name) will be the new base model, and that the iPhone 18, the successor to the iPhone 17, will not be released, instead merging the two models. The iPhone Air 2 is expected to feature a dual-lens camera...

Apple plans to ditch the traditional iPhone 18 in favor of the iPhone Air 2. The spring launch will bring a higher entry threshold, starting at 5,000 PLN. But is that really the case?

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NEWS9 LIVE broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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