Apple is reportedly planning to add a second rear camera to the next-generation iPhone Air, according to a new leak from a Weibo-based source with ties to Apple’s supply chain (via MacRumors ).

The leaker, who goes by “ Digital Chat Station ,” claims that Apple is evaluating a dual-camera setup for the 2026 iPhone Air, which would include a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera alongside the existing 48MP Fusion Main lens. The configuration would mirror that of the base iPhone 17 but retain the iPhone Air’s unique horizontal camera plateau instead of adopting a vertical layout.

That design choice could make the second-generation iPhone Air visually distinct from Apple’s mainline iPhone lineup. The plateau houses several key internal components to make room for the battery, so Apple may need to r

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