Our guide to upcoming Apple products provides an overview of all the new devices expected to be announced in 2026, based on the latest rumors. The dates mentioned here are subject to change, but we will continually update this guide as new information becomes available. This upcoming products guide serves as a quick reference for all the Apple products on the horizon. For more detailed insights, please follow the links to individual product roundups.
March 4 Apple Experience
Apple conducted an "Apple Experience" event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4. Ahead of the event, the company announced several new products, including the iPhone 17e, the MacBook Air featuring an M5 chip, the iPad Air with an M4 chip, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. Other announcements included a new Studio Display, Studio Display XDR, a budget-friendly MacBook Neo priced at $599, and the iPhone 17e also available at $599. Later in March, the company unveiled the AirPods Max 2.
Mid-2026 - WWDC
- iOS 27, macOS 27 and more - New iterations of iOS, macOS, and other Apple software platforms will be previewed in June at WWDC, with a full launch expected in September. Enhanced Apple Intelligence features powered by an upgraded Siri are anticipated ahead of WWDC.
- Mac Studio - The Mac Studio is expected to receive M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip upgrades around mid-2026, promising significantly improved CPU and GPU performance.
September 2026
- iPhone 18 Pro - Anticipated features include under-screen Face ID, which may allow for the removal of the Dynamic Island. The device will be powered by an A20 Pro chip and might feature a variable aperture Main lens.
- iPhone Fold - Apple's first foldable iPhone is projected for fall 2026, featuring a 5.3-inch external display that unfolds to a 7.6-inch internal display. It will have an A20 chip, dual rear cameras, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, with a price tag possibly reaching $2,500.
- Apple Watch Series 12 - Expected to receive a chip refresh, but no significant design changes or new capabilities are rumored at this time.
- iPad mini 8 - This next-generation iPad mini is rumored to adopt an OLED display and feature a more water-resistant design, eliminating speaker holes with a vibration-based speaker system.
- HomePod mini - The HomePod mini 2 is reported to be ready, awaiting an updated Siri version for launch. It will include an updated S-series chip and new color options.
- Home Hub - A home hub supporting smart home devices, music, video calls, and more is in the works, featuring a 7-inch display and two models designed for wall mounting or with a speaker base.
- Apple TV 4K - Updates will include a new Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip and a faster A17 Pro processor for enhanced gaming and Apple Intelligence support.
Late 2026
- OLED MacBook Pro - A revamped touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro utilizing next-gen M6 chip technology is expected to debut in late 2026 or early 2027, featuring a hole-punch camera design for a maximized display area.
- Apple Smart Home Camera - This indoor security camera, compatible with HomeKit, is anticipated to launch by late 2026.
Products With Unknown Release Dates
- Mac mini - New models related to M5 and M5 Pro chips are in development, but timing remains unclear. Focus will be on internal improvements without design changes.
- iPad 12 - An updated low-cost iPad is in the works, expected to feature the A19 chip.
- AirPods 5 - Development is underway, with potential for an updated H3 chip.
- AirPods Pro - A new version may include a tiny infrared camera and an advanced H3 chip.
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 - In development with no confirmed features or release date.
- M5 Max iMac - Testing is ongoing, with mini-LED display technology expected.
- Mac Pro - Updates are uncertain, but if released, it will include the M5 Ultra chip and Thunderbolt 5.
- AI Smart Glasses - Smart glasses are being developed for a potential 2026 introduction.
2027 Launches
- iPhone 18 - Expected to launch in spring 2027, following a split strategy with more affordable models.
- AirPods Max - A refresh is likely in 2027, with improved features.
- iPad Pro - Expected in 2027 with an M6 chip.
- OLED iMac - A 24-inch OLED iMac may launch in 2027.
- iPhone 18e - Anticipated alongside the iPhone 18 in spring 2027.
- iPhone Air 2 - Potentially delayed to spring 2027 with improvements.
- 20th Anniversary iPhone - Featuring a bezel-less design, expected in September 2027.
- Tabletop robot - A robotic device with advanced capabilities may launch in 2027.
2026 Product Refresh Timeline
This list includes all of the devices that Apple has released in 2026 so far:
- January 2026 - AirTag 2
- March 2026 - iPhone 17e
- March 2026 - MacBook Neo
- March 2026 - M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro
- March 2026 - M5 MacBook Air
- March 2026 - M4 iPad Air
- March 2026 - Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
- March 2026 - AirPods Max 2
2025 Product Refresh Timeline
- February 2025 - iPhone 16e
- March 2025 - MacBook Air
- March 2025 - Mac Studio
- March 2025 - iPad
- March 2025 - iPad Air
- June 2025 (Announced) - iOS 26
- June 2025 (Announced) - iPadOS 26
- June 2025 (Announced) - macOS Tahoe 26
- June 2025 (Announced) - visionOS 26
- June 2025 (Announced) - tvOS 26
- June 2025 (Announced) - watchOS 26
- September 2025 (Released) - iOS 26
- September 2025 (Released) - iPadOS 26
- September 2025 (Released) - macOS Tahoe 26
- September 2025 (Released) - visionOS 26
- September 2025 (Released) - tvOS 26
- September 2025 (Released) - watchOS 26
- September 2025 - iPhone 17
- September 2025 - iPhone Air
- September 2025 - iPhone 17 Pro
- September 2025 - iPhone 17 Pro Max
- September 2025 - Apple Watch Series 11
- September 2025 - Apple Watch SE 3
- September 2025 - Apple Watch Ultra 3
- September 2025 - AirPods Pro 3
- October 2025 - iPad Pro
- October 2025 - MacBook Pro
- October 2025 - Vision Pro
2024 Product Refresh Timeline
We have compiled a list of all the products that Apple released in 2024:
- February 2024 - Vision Pro
- February 2024 - visionOS
- March 2024 - 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air
- May 2024 - iPad Pro
- May 2024 - iPad Air
- May 2024 - Apple Pencil Pro
- May 2024 - iPad Pro Magic Keyboard
- June 2024 (Announced) - iOS 18
- June 2024 (Announced) - iPadOS 18
- June 2024 (Announced) - macOS Sequoia
- June 2024 (Announced) - visionOS 2
- June 2024 (Announced) - tvOS 18
- June 2024 (Announced) - watchOS 11
- September 2024 - iPhone 16
- September 2024 - iPhone 16 Plus
- September 2024 - iPhone 16 Pro
- September 2024 - iPhone 16 Pro Max
- September 2024 - Apple Watch Series 10
- September 2024 - AirPods 4
- September 2024 - AirPods Max (USB-C port)
- September 2024 - Apple Watch Ultra 2 (New color only)
- September 2024 - iOS 18
- September 2024 - iPadOS 18
- September 2024 - macOS Sequoia
- September 2024 - visionOS 2
- September 2024 - tvOS 18
- September 2024 - watchOS 11
- October 2024 - iPad mini
- October 2024 - Mac mini
- October 2024 - MacBook Pro
- October 2024 - iMac
2023 Product Refreshes and Announcements
- January 2023 - 14 and 16-inch M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro
- January 2023 - M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini
- January 2023 - HomePod
- June 2023 - 15-inch MacBook Air
- June 2023 - Mac Studio
- June 2023 - Mac Pro
- June 2023 (Announced) - Apple Vision Pro
- June 2023 (Announced) - visionOS
- June 2023 (Announced) - iOS 17
- June 2023 (Announced) - iPadOS 17
- June 2023 (Announced) - macOS Sonoma
- June 2023 (Announced) - tvOS 17
- June 2023 (Announced) - watchOS 10
- September 2023 - iPhone 15
- September 2023 - iPhone 15 Plus
- September 2023 - iPhone 15 Pro
- September 2023 - iPhone 15 Pro Max
- September 2023 - Apple Watch Series 9
- September 2023 - Apple Watch Ultra 2
- September 2023 - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C Case)
- October 2023 - USB-C Apple Pencil
- October 2023 - 24-inch iMac
- October 2023 - 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro/Max chips
- October 2023 - 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro/Max chips
2022 Product Refreshes and Announcements
- March 2022 - 5G iPhone SE
- March 2022 - 5G iPad Air
- March 2022 - Mac Studio
- March 2022 - Studio Display
- June 2022 - iOS 16
- June 2022 - iPadOS 16
- June 2022 - watchOS 9
- June 2022 - tvOS 16
- June 2022 - macOS Ventura
- June 2022 - MacBook Air
- June 2022 - 13-inch MacBook Pro
- September 2022 - iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
- September 2022 - iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max
- September 2022 - AirPods Pro 2
- September 2022 - Apple Watch Ultra
- September 2022 - Apple Watch Series 8
- September 2022 - Apple Watch SE
- October 2022 - 10th-generation iPad
- October 2022 - iPad Pro
- October 2022 - Apple TV 4K
2021 Product Refreshes and Announcements
- April 2021 - M1 iPad Pro
- April 2021 - M1 iMac
- April 2021 - AirTag
- April 2021 - Apple TV 4K
- April 2021 - Podcast subscriptions
- May 2021 - Apple Music Lossless and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- June 2021 - macOS 12 Monterey (Announced)
- July 2021 - MagSafe Battery Pack
- September 2021 - iPhone 13 models
- September 2021 - iPhone 13 Pro models
- September 2021 - iPad mini 6
- September 2021 - Ninth-generation iPad
- September 2021 - Apple Watch Series 7 (Announced)
- September 2021 - iOS 15
- September 2021 - iPadOS 15
- September 2021 - watchOS 8
- September 2021 - tvOS 15
- October 2021 - AirPods 3
- October 2021 - 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
- November 2021 - Beats Fit Pro
- November 2021 - New HomePod mini colors
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Source: MacRumors News