April and May were relatively quiet months for Apple, but there's a lot of excitement about things to come at WWDC 2026 and beyond. Apple is expected to release at least 15 new products later this year, with some of them being delayed until the more personalized version of Siri launches .
Aside from the usual annual iPhone and Apple Watch in September, Apple's brand new smart home hub is finally expected to debut later this year.
We're also expecting a foldable iPhone Ultra, a redesigned MacBook Ultra with an OLED display, and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini.
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What can we expect from Apple by the end of the month?
iPhones
- iPhone 18 Pro: The new device is expected to have an A20 Pro processor, a smaller Dynamic Island, a simplified camera control button, a Dark Cherry color option, variable aperture for at least one of the rear cameras, Apple's C2 modem (with support for 5G satellite internet browsing, and more).
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: Same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may be slightly thicker.
- iPhone Ultra: A foldable iPhone with a 7.7-inch internal display and a 5.3-inch external display, dual rear cameras, a single front-facing camera, a Touch ID power button, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be customized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side app use and other iPad-like multitasking features.
iPads
- iPad 12: A16 → A18 or A19 processor with Apple Intelligence support.
- iPad mini: A17 Pro → A19 Pro or A20 Pro processor, OLED display, vibration-based speaker system, and water-resistant design.
Apple Watch
- Apple Watch Series 12: Rumors suggest a faster S11 or newer processor, as well as design changes such as Touch ID and/or more health sensors (questionable).
- Apple Watch Ultra 4: Faster S11 or newer processor, plus design changes.
There may also be additional satellite features for Apple Watch Ultra 3 and later models, such as Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos with Messages via satellite.
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Macs
- MacBook Ultra: A major redesign of the MacBook Pro is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, with M6 Pro and M6 Max processors, OLED display, touch display, Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. On this laptop, which is rumored to be called the MacBook Ultra, macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch-friendly interface.
- Mac Studio: M4 Max and M3 Ultra processors → M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
- Mac mini: M4 and M4 Pro → M5 and M5 Pro processors.
- iMac: M4 → M5 processor, plus new color options.
Home
- Apple TV: A17 Pro processor with support for the most personalized Siri and Apple's N1 processor with Wi-Fi 7 support.
A built-in FaceTime has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it's unclear whether it will arrive with the next model.
- HomePod: A new full-size HomePod that supports the revamped Siri.
- HomePod mini: S9 processor or later with support for more personalized Siri, Apple's N1 processor with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and possibly new color options like red.
- Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub with the most personalized version of Siri, a 6- to 7-inch square display, A18 processor for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime and more.
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The next few months are set to be a pivotal time for Apple, as the company looks set to enter a new era where artificial intelligence, foldable devices , and the smart home ecosystem will take center stage. From the foldable iPhone Ultra to the new Home Hub and a radically revamped Siri, Apple appears to be preparing a total strategy shift that goes beyond better specs, but also a smarter and more connected way to use all of its devices.
Meanwhile, rumors of OLED MacBooks, touch-friendly macOS, satellite capabilities in the Apple Watch, and deeper integration of Apple Intelligence reveal that the company wants to create an ecosystem where hardware, software, and AI work more harmoniously than ever before. If most of this information is confirmed at WWDC 2026 and in the coming months, then we may be facing Apple's biggest technological transition since the era of the first iPhone.
