Bloomberg Says iPhone Air 2 Adds Ultrawide Second Camera, Not Telephoto
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 23
Bloomberg Says iPhone Air 2 Adds Ultrawide Second Camera, Not Telephoto
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jun 23
Summary
Bloomberg reported the iPhone Air 2 will use an ultrawide lens for its second rear camera, resolving earlier uncertainty over whether Apple would choose ultrawide or telephoto.
The choice sharpens a long-running trade-off: ultrawide supports wider shots and macro photography, while telephoto is favored for zoom and many video uses.
Usage cited in the report showed more than 90% of shots on the main lens, with the remaining use split—photos leaning ultrawide, videos leaning zoom.
The report frames the camera decision as a key differentiator for Apple’s thinner Air model, where hardware compromises could shape buyer appeal.