Supply Chain: iPhone Air 2 Still Expected for Fall 2026

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December 31, 2025

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Although Apple hasn’t officially announced the iPhone Air 2, supply chain analysts and industry insiders are increasingly confident the device will arrive in Fall 2026. This model is expected to sit between the standard iPhone lineup and the rumored iPhone Fold, offering a balance of performance and price that could appeal to mainstream buyers. Sources tracking component orders and production schedules — particularly for displays and chipsets — suggest Apple suppliers are preparing for assembly well in advance of the typical September launch window. The name Air implies a lighter, possibly more affordable approach than flagship Pro models, perhaps targeting users who prioritize mobility without sacrificing core features like strong battery life and solid camera performance. If the timeline holds, Apple could refresh the lineup alongside iOS 26 later next year, keeping its annual cadence while widening its product spectrum.
(Note: no definitive press coverage currently available.)

In a strategic shift within the AI hardware race, Nvidia has agreed to license advanced processor technology from start-up Groq, along with bringing senior Groq personnel into its teams. Although Fourier figures like $20 billion are circulating in industry chatter, the confirmed deal focuses on deep integration of Groq’s low-latency AI processors into Nvidia’s broader AI factory data center architecture. This move is widely interpreted as Nvidia’s effort to strengthen its capabilities amid growing competition — especially from cloud-centric accelerators like Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and emerging custom silicon from hyperscalers. By incorporating Groq’s technology, Nvidia aims to broaden performance across diverse AI inference tasks at scale. Groq itself will continue operating independently, but the collaboration signals a trend where major tech companies seek licensing partnerships (versus outright acquisitions) to accelerate innovation while managing regulatory and antitrust scrutiny.

Recent analytics from Similarweb show a notable shift in the generative AI sector — OpenAI’s ChatGPT has seen its share of web traffic decline from around 87 % to roughly 68 % over the past year. This decline coincides with the rapid ascent of Google’s Gemini, which now accounts for more than 18 % of traffic and is widely seen as a rising alternative for users exploring advanced AI tools. Analysts describe this trend as part of an “AI migration,” where end users increasingly diversify their AI usage instead of depending almost exclusively on ChatGPT. Gemini benefits from tight integration with Google services like Chrome, Android, Search, and Workspace, easing user access and adoption. Other players such as xAI’s Grok and DeepSeek are also gaining traction at smaller scales. The competitive landscape is fragmenting, but ChatGPT remains dominant — just with a smaller slice of a growing market.

Madame Tussauds’ reputation for hyper-realistic wax figures took a viral turn when a newly unveiled likeness of actor Idris Elba was shown unlocking a smartphone using the figure’s face. During the reveal in London, Elba held his device up to the wax figure’s face and the phone’s biometric Face ID recognized it as the real person — a surprising demonstration of both the artistry behind wax museums and the current limitations of facial recognition technology. High-quality wax art involves detailed measurement and painstaking craft, but it also highlights the risks and fallibility of face-based authentication systems when confronted with extremely accurate replicas. The incident sparked online conversation about how AI and biometric security need to adapt as visual replication — whether digital or physical — becomes more convincing. For many, the unusual moment was both amusing and a reminder to consider multi-factor security beyond just Face ID.

For the first time since Gmail’s launch, Google is introducing a feature that allows users to change their @gmail.com email address without abandoning their existing account or losing data. Previously, Google tied each Gmail address permanently to the account, forcing users to create a new account to adopt a different username — a legacy limitation that many found frustrating as email identities matured from adolescence to adulthood. The new update, rolling out gradually in late 2025, lets users replace their primary Gmail ID while preserving inboxes, contacts, Drive files, and other associated Google services. In many cases, the old address continues to receive mail alongside the new one, easing transition pains. Google’s phased deployment aims to balance flexibility with security and account integrity, as frequent email changes introduce potential phishing and recovery risks. Overall, this shift modernizes a decades-old constraint and reflects growing demand for personal identity control within major tech ecosystems.

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