According to new reports, Apple is planning to unveil a variety of new products in 2026. Flagship devices like an affordable iPhone and smart glasses might come into view. All the efforts are geared towards marking Apple’s 50th anniversary. We can expect major upgrades in Apple’s product lineup.
Here is the breakdown of the rollout of Apple’s new devices in 2026. During the early part of 2026, Apple’s most affordable iPhone in the form of the iPhone 17e will emerge. The rumour mill suggests that it will utilise the iPhone 17’s A19 chip and could possess a fresh design and dynamic island in the place of the notch on the current iPhone 16e. In the case of iPads, the entry-level model is expected to come with an A18 chip, which is an improvement over the A16 version. Also, the iPad Air will be updated with an M4 chip in place of the M3.
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What to expect between March and April
According to Gurman, between March and April 2026, Apple will unveil smart home products that include a wall-mounted smart display and smart speaker with a built-in display that can compete with devices like the Amazon Echo Show. Regarding software, the Siri voice assistant will at last get the AI-powered upgrade, making it easier for Siri to take actions within other apps, understand your commands better, and do much more.
AI and OS upgrade for June
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place in June 2026. This is where the company previews its latest software updates and operating system developments. This will be perfect for revealing the iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and many more.
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Still, according to Gurman, there will likely be significant changes in Apple’s intelligence and the broader AI strategy at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026. Apple’s intelligence has thrived in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) market. Apple will soon go all out so that customers will be convinced that its AI offerings are on the right track.
September plans
In September 2026, Apple fans will welcome the iPhone 18 series, which will sport Apple’s in-house C2 modem. The news is that Apple might finally release its much-anticipated foldable iPhone after many years of speculation.
According to Gurman, Apple is also working on its smart glasses. It shouldn’t be surprising if we get a preview of the company’s first smart glasses before the end of 2026. We’ll be on the lookout.
Lastly, Apple will be rolling out a new iPad mini. We don’t know when exactly, but rumours suggest it will likely be in September 2026 since the latest model was launched in October 2024. The iPad Pro won’t be getting any major hardware update until 2027, following the company’s 18-month upgrade cycle for the Pro line.
