2026 promises to be yet another busy year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements over the coming months.<\/p>\n
Beyond the usual updates to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, Apple is expected to release its all-new smart home hub, which was reportedly delayed until the more personalized version of Siri is ready. Other unique products rumored for this year include a foldable iPhone, a lower-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, and more.<\/p>\n
Here is what to expect from Apple this year, according to rumors.<\/p>\n
First Half of 2026<\/h2>\n
The following products are rumored to launch before the end of June.<\/p>\n
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- iPhone 17e:<\/strong> A spec-bumped successor to the iPhone 16e, with rumored upgrades including an A19 chip<\/a>, MagSafe<\/a>, and a Dynamic Island<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- iPad Air:<\/strong> M3 chip \u2192 M4 chip.<\/li>\n
- iPad:<\/strong> A16 chip \u2192 A18 chip<\/a> or A19 chip<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- MacBook Pro:<\/strong> M4 Pro and M4 Max chips \u2192 M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and PCIe 5.0 support for faster SSD speeds.<\/li>\n
- MacBook Air:<\/strong> M4 chip \u2192 M5 chip.<\/li>\n
- Lower-Cost MacBook:<\/strong> A18 Pro chip<\/a>, 12.9-inch display<\/a>, and fun color options<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Mac Studio:<\/strong> M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips \u2192 M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Studio Display:<\/strong> Mini-LED backlighting<\/a>, ProMotion support<\/a> for up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support<\/a>, and either an A19 chip<\/a> or A19 Pro chip<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Home Hub:<\/strong> An all-new smart home hub<\/a> featuring the more personalized version of Siri<\/a>, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. Place it on a table or mount it on a wall.<\/li>\n
- Security Camera:<\/strong> Apple-designed, HomeKit-enabled security camera<\/a> accessory to be sold alongside the new smart home hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Second Half of 2026<\/h2>\n
The following products are rumored to launch between September and December.<\/p>\n
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- iPhone 18 Pro:<\/strong> A20 Pro chip<\/a>, a narrower Dynamic Island<\/a>, a simplified Camera Control<\/a>, variable aperture<\/a> for at least one rear camera, web browsing via satellite<\/a>, Apple-designed C2 modem for 5G, and more.<\/li>\n
- iPhone 18 Pro Max:<\/strong> The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model might be slightly thicker<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Foldable iPhone:<\/strong> 7.7-inch inner display<\/a> with a virtually “crease-free” design<\/a>, 5.3-inch outer display<\/a>, two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more.<\/li>\n
- Apple Watch Series 12:<\/strong> A new chip, design changes<\/a>, and potentially Touch ID<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Apple Watch Ultra 4:<\/strong> The same changes listed above for the Apple Watch Series 12.<\/li>\n
- MacBook Pro:<\/strong> A major redesign later in 2026<\/a>, with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, a thinner design, and an Apple-designed C2 modem for built-in cellular connectivity.<\/li>\n
- Higher-End AirPods Pro 3:<\/strong> Infrared camera<\/a> for AI features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Timing Less Clear<\/h2>\n
These products are rumored to be unveiled at some point in 2026:<\/p>\n
The following products were rumored to be updated in 2025, but none of them were, so hopefully they will finally arrive at some point in 2026:<\/p>\n
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- Apple TV:<\/strong> A17 Pro chip<\/a> with support for the more personalized Siri, and Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera<\/a> has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model.<\/li>\n
- HomePod mini:<\/strong> S9 chip or newer<\/a> with support for the more personalized Siri, Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more details, read our Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What’s Coming in 2026<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Update:<\/strong> A new AirTag was initially included on this list, but it has now been removed, as Apple has officially announced the next-generation AirTag<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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- HomePod mini:<\/strong> S9 chip or newer<\/a> with support for the more personalized Siri, Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- iPhone 18 Pro Max:<\/strong> The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model might be slightly thicker<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- iPad Air:<\/strong> M3 chip \u2192 M4 chip.<\/li>\n