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Without a doubt, Apple’s 2026 roadmap is extremely exciting, packed with the most anticipated launches in years!
From the first foldable iPhone to new smart home gadgets and smart glasses, this year promises to be BIG for Apple.
And since you are already reading this article, we know what you are looking for, so here are all the new Apple product launches in 2026:
1. Foldable iPhone
Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is easily the most anticipated Apple product of 2026. After years of watching rivals experiment with foldable designs, Apple will finally answer. Rumors claim we will see a book-style foldable similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7(with different dimensions), and will incorporate new technologies and innovations developed by Apple in the last few years – creaseless display, under-display camera, and more.
Sources point to a 5.5-inch outer display and a roughly 7.7–7.8-inch inner screen when unfolded, wrapped in a premium titanium body. Pricing is expected between $2,000 and $2,500, which will make it the most expensive iPhone ever made. It is expected to be announced in September with the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max.
2. Redesigned MacBook Pro OLED
The MacBook Pro lineup is expected to see its biggest redesign in yearsin the upcoming months. Reports suggest Apple is preparing to introduce OLED displays to the MacBook Pro for the first time, enabling deeper blacks, higher contrast, and improved power efficiency compared to today’s mini-LED panels.
Alongside the display upgrade, the laptops are expected to come with a thinner body, and there is a chance to see touchscreen support, according to some rumors. The redesigned Macbook Pro’s are expected in October/November 2026. In the meantime, some rumors suggest we will also see an M5 Pro and M5 Max powered Macbook Pro in Q1 of 2026.
3. A Cheaper MacBook (Sub-$800 Entry Model)
Apple is widely rumored to be working on its most affordable MacBook ever. It’s aimed at students, first-time Apple users, and price-sensitive buyers. Expected to cost around $600–$700, this new model would sit below the MacBook Air and use an A-series chip (likely the A18 or A18 Pro – the ones used in the iPhone 16 lineup).
This move would represent a major convergence of Apple’s mobile and desktop chip strategies. While not designed for pro workloads, the laptop is expected to deliver performance enough for browsing or watching movies, excellent battery life, and tight integration with Apple Intelligence, potentially redefining expectations for budget laptops. According to the rumors, it will be announced in the first half of 2026.
4. Apple Smart Home Hub
Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub may finally arrive in March-April 2026, acting as a centralized control point for HomeKit devices and Apple’s broader ecosystem. The device is expected to feature a roughly 7-inch touchscreen, built-in speakers, and a new home-focused operating system, often referred to as “homeOS”.
The biggest feature here is Siri’s upcoming AI upgrade, reportedly powered by Google Gemini. With more capable AI, the home hub could move beyond basic voice commands to become a true household assistant, helping you manage routines, display contextual information, handle video calls, and serve as the brain of Apple’s smart home ambitions.
5. New Studio Display
Apple Studio Display was released in 2022, and we will finally see the second generation in 2026. It is expected to include highly-requested features like better panel quality, more powerful chipset, higher refresh rate, and features like spatial audio, on-device AI, and Center Stage. Studio Display Gen 2 is expected in the first quarter of 2026.
6. New iPads
Apple’s tablet lineup is expected to see meaningful updates as well. The iPad mini is rumored to finally transition from LCD to OLED in 2026, delivering better contrast, richer colors, and improved efficiency in a compact form factor.
Alongside it, Apple is also expected to introduce a refreshed base-model iPad and a new iPad Air. These are expected in the first half of 2026, while the iPad Mini might see daylight in October-November.
7. New AirPods Pro Model
A new AirPods Pro model is expected to launch in 2026 with a surprising addition – built-in infrared cameras. These sensors are rumored to enable advanced Apple Intelligence features, including spatial awareness, gesture input, and tighter integration with AR experiences.
Expected to cost around $299, these AirPods would go far beyond audio, acting as a new input method for the Apple ecosystem. These are expected in the second half of 2026.
8. Apple Glasses (Everyday AR)
Apple is expected to showcase its first true smart glasses in 2026, positioned very differently from the Vision Pro. Rather than immersive mixed reality, Apple Glasses are rumored to focus on lightweight, everyday augmented reality – think notifications, navigation, translations, visual search, and AI assistance.
Pricing is expected to come in under $1,000, with customizable frames and prescription lens support. While Apple is expected to showcase or at least tease its AR glasses this year, they are expected to launch in 2027, and might look similar to the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses.
9. iPhone 17e
The new affordable iPhone is expected in February-March 2026 with big upgrades! From dynamic island to all MagSafe support, the new iPhone 17e will be more like a renewed iPhone 15 than the iPhone 16e.
10. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Most of the rumors suggest Apple is changing its iPhone release window strategy for the first time. We won’t see iPhone 18 this year(it will be announced with 18e in Spring 2026), meaning we will see the high-end iPhones in September, which include 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold.
The new Pro and Pro Max are expected to come with a smaller dynamic island as some of the sensors will be moved under the display – some rumors even suggest no dynamic island thanks to an under-display camera, but this might be saved for the iPhone Fold. Variable aperture rear camera is one of the most exciting features that (if true) will change mobile photography forever!
12. AirTag 2
While all the rumors suggested we would see the AirTag 2 in the second half of 2025, things surely didn’t happen that way. Yet, Apple just announced the AirTag 2nd Gen, improving range and loud speaker. Here you can learn everything right from Apple.
13. New Apple Watch Models
The 2026 watch lineup includes the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4. While the previous generation was more like refinement, the new 2026 models are expected to come up with brighter displays, slightly thinner designs, and new health features(like non-invasive blood glucose monitoring).
14. Siri and Apple Intelligence Overhaul
While not a physical product, Apple’s next-generation Siri may be the most important “launch” of 2026. The revamped assistant is expected to function as a true AI answer engine, offering contextual, multimodal responses that understand what’s on your screen, where you are, and what you’re doing.
Powered by a mix of on-device processing and cloud-based AI (including Google Gemini), the new Siri is expected to tie together all of Apple’s 2026 lineup.
Apple Events in 2026
Apple host few events throughout the year, and in 2026, we expect the following events:
- Spring Event 2026 – Happening in February-March, this is where we expect to learn more about the new Siri, iPhone 17e, and more.
- WWDC 2026 – June Apple event for developers, where we expect the introduction of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. At this event, we might see new MacBooks and iPads.
- September 2026 – Launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Fold. We also usually see the new Watch models at the September event.
- Late Event 2026 – Happening in October-November, at this event, we will most likely see the next gen Macbook models and new iPads.
Final Words
Foldable, AR glasses, new iPads, MacBooks, and Smart Home invasion – 2026 will surely be a wild year for Apple.
We are super excited to see these devices in our hands, but as usual, there are a lot of rumors around Apple’s future plans – take all of these with a grain of salt, and keep in mind that all of these could be delayed for one reason or another.
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