Apple seems to be gearing up for one of its busiest years yet. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is planning to launch at least 15 new products in 2026, ranging from updated iPhones and iPads to new Macs, wearables, and even smart home devices. Gurman described 2026 as “one of Apple’s most pivotal years in recent memory,” with massive product upgrades and some long-awaited launches.
The lineup begins early in the year, when Apple is expected to release the iPhone 17e, a more affordable addition to its next-generation lineup. Alongside it, users can expect new iPads — including a 12th-generation iPad with the A18 chip and an iPad Air running on the M4 chip — plus a MacBook Air with the M5 processor and MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Apple is also preparing updated external displays to match the refreshed Macs.
Around March or April, Apple is reportedly planning to roll out a revamped version of Siri, which will be powered by the company’s “Apple Intelligence” system — a major step in integrating AI deeply into its ecosystem. The company might also introduce a smart home display that doubles as a speaker and can be mounted on walls, suggesting Apple wants to take on Amazon’s Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
Later in the year, during Apple’s traditional fall lineup, the company will introduce new Apple Watch models and the iPhone 18 series. The Pro versions of these iPhones are expected to use Apple’s own C1 modem chip, replacing Qualcomm’s modems for the first time. Apple is also said to be preparing to launch its first-ever foldable iPhone, a product fans have been waiting for years to see.
Beyond the usual lineup, 2026 could also bring some new surprises. Apple may debut smart home security products like a camera, and introduce an updated Mac mini and Mac Studio, both featuring the new M5 chip. The iPad mini could finally get an OLED display, though the iPad Pro update might not arrive until 2027.
Before the year ends, Apple could also preview redesigned MacBook Pro models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, slimmer bodies, OLED screens, and — in a first for the series — touchscreen support. There’s even a chance that Apple will tease its long-rumored smart glasses, as suppliers have reportedly begun limited production.
If all of this unfolds as expected, 2026 will be one of Apple’s most ambitious years in decades — combining innovation, AI, and new hardware directions in a way that could reshape its ecosystem for years to come.
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