Apple iPhone 17e, iPad A18, iPad Air M4 and MacBook Air M5 will arrive in 2026
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple plans to launch at least 15 new products in 2026. These include the Apple iPhone 17e, the iPad A18, the iPad Air M4, and the MacBook Air M5.
Apple iPhone 17e, iPad A18, iPad Air M4 and MacBook Air M5
Gurman outlined what to expect from Apple in 2026 in the latest edition of his newsletter, “Power On”. He said the company is facing one of the most crucial years in its recent history, with the introduction of important new Apple Intelligence features, strong regulatory pressure on the App Store, and the risk of new tariffs.
The Apple iPhone 17e, the 12th-generation iPad with the A18 chip, the iPad Air with the M4 chip, the MacBook Air with the M5 chip, the MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and new external displays are expected to be released in spring/summer. Around March/April, Apple is expected to unveil the long-awaited, redesigned version of Siri, along with a new smart home display featuring a speaker stand and wall mount.
In the fall, the company will, as usual, launch new Apple Watches and iPhones. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped with Apple’s own C1 chip instead of Qualcomm modems. The launch of the first foldable iPhone is also expected. The Apple iPhone 17e and the regular iPhone 18, however, are not expected to launch until March 2026.
The company is also expected to launch smart home security products, such as a camera, in 2026. A new Mac mini with an M5 chip and a new Mac Studio are also expected. A new iPad mini with an OLED display is also expected to be released, but an update to the iPad Pro is not anticipated until 2027.
Before the end of the year, the company could release redesigned MacBook Pro models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, thinner chassis, touchscreens, and Apple could unveil OLED displays. Apple could also offer a first glimpse of its Smart Glasses before the end of 2026, as suppliers are already producing small batches.
New Apple TV and HomePod Mini models expected in 2025
A new Apple TV and a new HomePod mini could, however, be released as early as this month, according to Gurman. He reports that Apple Stores are planning a nighttime restructuring on the evening of November 11th, during which changes will be made after closing time, such as… B. updating the displays and placing new products for the following day.
The timing of the overnight update could simply be related to the Christmas season. However, it’s also possible that the timing is connected to the launch of new Apple TV and HomePod mini models. According to Gurman, stock levels of the current models are declining, which likely indicates that new versions are in preparation. He added that even if the new versions don’t hit the market by the end of 2025, “they shouldn’t be long in coming.”
The new Apple TV and HomePod mini are apparently intended to help implement the new Siri and Apple Intelligence features planned for next year. During its earnings call earlier this week, Apple indicated that no new Macs are planned for the remainder of 2026. This makes the new Apple TV devices and the HomePod mini the most likely candidates for any remaining Apple product releases this year.
