2026 is set to be another busy year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements in the coming months. In addition to the usual updates to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, Apple is expected to release its all-new smart home hub, which has reportedly been delayed until a more personalized version of Siri is ready.
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Other unique products rumored for this year include a foldable iPhone, a lower-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, and more. Here's what to expect from Apple this year, according to rumors.
First Half of 2026: The following products are rumored to be released before the end of June.
- iPhone 17e: A successor to the iPhone 16e with upgrades like the A19 chip, MagSafe, and Dynamic Island.
- iPad Air: From M3 to M4 chip.
- iPad: From the A16 chip to the A18 or A19.
- MacBook Pro: From the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips to the M5 Pro and M5 Max, with PCIe 5.0 support for faster SSD speeds.
- MacBook Air: From the M4 chip to the M5.
- Lower-cost MacBook: A18 Pro chip, 12.9-inch display, and fun color options.
- Mac Studio: From the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips to the M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
- Studio Display: Mini-LED backlighting, ProMotion support for up to 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and either an A19 or A19 Pro chip.
- Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub with the most personalized version of Siri, a 6- to 7-inch display, the A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. You can place it on a table or hang it on the wall.
- Security Camera: Apple-designed, HomeKit-enabled security camera accessory that will be sold with the new smart home hub.
Second Half of 2026: The following products are rumored to be released between September and December.
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- iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip, narrower Dynamic Island, simplified Camera Control, variable aperture for at least one rear camera, satellite web browsing, Apple-designed C2 modem for 5G, and more.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may be slightly thicker.
- Foldable iPhone: 7.7-inch internal display with almost “bezel-less” design, 5.3-inch external display, two rear cameras, one front camera, Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more.
- Apple Watch Series 12: New chip, design changes and possibly Touch ID.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: Same changes listed above for Apple Watch Series 12.
- MacBook Pro: A major redesign later in 2026, with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, OLED display, touch display, Dynamic Island, thinner design, and Apple-designed C2 modem for built-in cellular connectivity.
- Higher-end AirPods Pro 3: Infrared camera for AI features.
The following products were rumored to be updated in 2025, but none of them were updated, so hopefully they'll finally arrive sometime in 2026:
- Apple TV: A17 Pro chip with support for more personalized Siri and Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support.
- A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it's unclear whether it will arrive with the next model.
- HomePod mini: S9 chip or later with support for more personalized Siri, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and possibly new color options like red.
- AirTag: Up to 3x greater object tracking range compared to the previous generation, more durable speaker, and more.
These products are rumored to be revealed in 2026 at the earliest:
- Apple Glasses: Augmented reality glasses with speakers for music playback, cameras for photos and videos, voice control, and possibly health features.
- Doorbell with Face ID: Video doorbell with Face ID and HomeKit Secure Video, connects wirelessly to compatible lock.
- iPad mini: From the A17 Pro chip to the A19 Pro or A20 Pro, OLED display, vibration-based speaker system, and water-resistant design.
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Finally, a Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro chips is expected to be released sometime this year.
