Speculation has resurfaced that Apple may pursue a follow-up to its ultra-thin iPhone Air even if sales are weak. TechRadar reported that a Weibo leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, claimed Apple plans to release the iPhone Air 2 regardless of poor performance. The report’s credibility and the meaning of the phrasing are unclear. The launch schedule is also uncertain, while critics point to the iPhone Air’s camera and battery limitations at a high price.

NASA is using consumer smartphones as working cameras on its crewed lunar-orbit mission Artemis II. The agency issued each of the four astronauts an iPhone 17 Pro Max and allowed use during the flight, with internet and Bluetooth disabled and the devices restricted to recording. NASA has released photos taken inside the Orion spacecraft, including crew images shot with the front camera. Lunar imagery has also drawn attention.