Apple has already had a busy start to 2026. In March alone, the company launched the MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, iPhone 17e, iPad Air M4, MacBook Neo, AirPods Max 2, and two new Studio Displays. Most brands would call that a year’s worth of work. Apple plans is just getting started.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is on track to release more than 15 new devices before December 2026, covering every major product category from iPhones and Macs to smart home hardware and an entirely new wearable category. This is shaping up to be one of the most significant product years in the company’s history.
Here is everything coming, broken down by category.
The iPhone 18 Lineup Is Going Premium Only
Apple is making a deliberate shift with this fall’s iPhone launch. The standard iPhone 18 will not arrive in September 2026. Instead, Apple is holding it for a spring 2027 release, focusing the fall event entirely on its premium models.
iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip on a 2nm process, variable aperture main camera, smaller Dynamic Island, simplified Camera Control button, and a new deep red color option.
iPhone 18 Pro Max: Same specs as the Pro, with a slightly larger build and bigger battery.
Apple iPhone Fold (foldable iPhone): Apple’s first foldable device. Expected to feature a 5.3-inch external display that unfolds into a 7.8-inch internal screen. The design resembles an iPad mini when fully open. It will use an A20 chip, Touch ID in the power button instead of Face ID, and two rear cameras. Pricing rumors point to around $2,500.
Wait or buy now? If you are on an iPhone 15 or older, the iPhone 18 Pro is worth the upgrade. If you are curious about the foldable, wait for real-world reviews before committing.
Apple Watch and AirPods Get Camera-Powered Upgrades
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are both expected this fall. The Series 12 is not rumored for any major design changes, likely receiving a chip refresh and potentially Touch ID support. The Ultra 4 should bring new health sensors and design updates, though specific details remain limited.
On the audio side, Apple is developing a new AirPods Pro despite AirPods Pro 3 launching just months ago. The updated model is expected to feature at least one built-in infrared camera, enabling in-air gesture support and deeper integration with Vision Pro. It will also include a next-generation H3 chip for improved sound quality and lower latency.
Wait or buy now? Hold off on AirPods Pro 3 if you can. The camera-equipped follow-up sounds meaningfully different.
The Mac Lineup Is Getting Its Biggest Refresh in Years
Mac Studio: Moving to M5 Max and a brand new M5 Ultra chip, offering substantially faster CPU and GPU performance.
Mac Mini: Getting M5 and M5 Pro chip options, with no expected design changes.
iMac: Due for an M5 upgrade, with rumors pointing to refreshed color options.
MacBook Pro redesign (late 2026): The headline Mac announcement. Expected to arrive with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips on 2nm technology, a full OLED display, built-in touch support, a Dynamic Island, a hole-punch camera replacing the current notch, and a thinner chassis. This would be the first Mac with a touchscreen and one of the most significant laptop redesigns since the switch to Apple Silicon.
Wait or buy now? The current M5 MacBook Pro is excellent. But if timing allows, waiting for the OLED redesign is worth it.
Apple’s Smart Home Push Is Finally Happening
This is the most underreported story in Apple’s 2026 lineup. Apple is preparing to launch at least six home-focused products, a category the company has largely ignored for years.
Home Hub: A smart display with a 6 to 7-inch screen, an A18 chip supporting Apple Intelligence, FaceTime support, and full smart home controls. Available in two versions: one with a speaker base and one designed for wall mounting.
HomePod 3: A new full-sized HomePod with a new chip for Apple Intelligence support.
HomePod Mini 2: Wi-Fi 7 via Apple’s N1 chip, an updated S-series chip, and improved audio.
Apple TV 4K: An A17 Pro chip with Apple Intelligence support and Wi-Fi 7.
Apple’s Security Camera: First-party indoor security camera connecting to HomeKit with Secure Video support.
Apple Video Doorbell: Face ID-enabled doorbell that can integrate with compatible smart locks.
Wait or buy now? Do not buy a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K right now. Both updates are close.
iPad Mini and Base iPad Are Both Getting Upgrades
iPad Mini 8: Moving from LCD to OLED for the first time. Expected to gain a vibration-based speaker system that removes the speaker holes, a water-resistant design, and an A20 chip. Screen size could grow slightly from 8.3 to 8.7 inches.
iPad 12 (base model): Expected to receive an A18 or A19 chip, finally bringing Apple Intelligence support to the entry-level tablet.
Wait or buy now? iPad mini buyers should absolutely wait. This is the biggest upgrade the mini has ever received.
Apple Glasses Could Make Their First Appearance This Year
Apple’s smart glasses project is one of the most anticipated new product categories the company has worked on in years. The glasses will not have in-lens displays in their first version. Instead, they will include built-in cameras, microphones, and speakers, pairing directly with iPhone and running AI features through Siri. The form factor is comparable to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, but with deeper Apple ecosystem integration.
An unveiling in 2026 would follow the same pattern Apple used for the original Apple Watch and Vision Pro, both of which were shown to the public months before going on sale.
The Bigger Picture
Apple’s 2026 product roadmap is not just a list of annual updates. The foldable iPhone opens a new form factor. The smart home lineup fills a gap competitors have owned for years. Apple Glasses mark entry into wearable AI hardware. And the OLED MacBook Pro would be the most significant laptop redesign since the switch to Apple Silicon.
For Apple fans, this is the year worth paying close attention to.
