Last week, Apple unveiled seven new devices at once — from the budget MacBook Neo for those who need an affordable yet quality computer, to updated MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. You’d think we could take a breather and wait until fall. But no: in 2026, the company is preparing at least 12 more products, and some of them could revolutionize entire tech categories. A foldable iPhone, a smart home hub, earbuds with infrared cameras — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Apple is preparing 12 sensations: what’s coming this year and why you’ll want all of it
What Macs Apple Will Release in 2026
Let’s start with computers, because Apple clearly isn’t planning to slow down. The updated Mac Studio is expected to appear mid-year. Externally, it will remain the same, but inside it’s expected to feature the M5 Max chip, which has already revolutionized processors, as well as either the M4 Ultra or M5 Ultra. For professionals working with video editing and 3D, this is a truly serious upgrade.
Following the Mac Studio will be the Mac mini — this time with M5 and M5 Pro chip options, but no design changes. And the new iMac could delight users not only with the M5 chip but also with a fresh color palette. For those who care about not just the processor but also the aesthetics of their workspace.
MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display is one of the most anticipated new products of 2026. Image: macrumors.com
But the most exciting thing is the entirely new high-end laptop, which may be called MacBook Ultra. Its main feature is a touchscreen OLED display. It’s expected to appear closer to the end of the year.
New iMacs, according to rumors, will receive updated colors. Finally, you’ll be able to match your computer to your interior.
When Will the Foldable iPhone Come Out
Every September we wait for new iPhones — it’s already a tradition. But in 2026, Apple is changing the rules of the game. The company is switching to a split launch cycle: only the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will come out in the fall. There’s no point waiting for a regular iPhone 18 or a second-generation iPhone Air this year.
The foldable iPhone will stand out from other similar smartphones. Image: bez-kabli.pl
And alongside the Pros will debut perhaps the most anticipated new product of the decade — a foldable iPhone with an unusual design for this type of smartphone. According to rumors, it will be a book-style device with displays in both states: folded and unfolded. This is Apple’s first foldable smartphone, and the mere fact of its appearance could change the landscape of a market where Samsung and other manufacturers currently dominate.
Apple watched for a long time as Samsung and others released foldable models. It seems the time has come to show their own vision.
What Smart Home Products Apple Is Preparing
At the March event, many expected an updated Apple TV and HomePod mini, but these devices never appeared. The reason is issues with an updated version of Siri, which Apple promises to release later this year. Due to these delays, several smart home devices were postponed.
They crossed an iPad and HomePod and got a new gadget. Image: 9to5mac.com
The new Apple TV 4K, according to rumors, will get an A17 Pro chip for Apple Intelligence support and a proprietary N1 networking chip, but there won’t be significant external changes. The HomePod mini is also due for an update: a newer chip from the Apple Watch, N1 support, and an updated UWB module.
But the most intriguing new product in this category is the smart home hub. Apple had planned to introduce it earlier but postponed it to September, again because of Siri. This device could become the control center for the entire Apple home ecosystem.
HomePod mini hasn’t been updated in several years. Users are tired of waiting, and Apple, it seems, has finally listened.
What Apple Watch and AirPods Are Coming in 2026
Traditionally, new Apple Watch models come out alongside new iPhones in the fall. This year, Apple Watch Series 12 is expected, but judging by leaks, the update will be purely internal. The main feature millions are waiting for — non-invasive blood glucose monitoring — is still in development and, by estimates, won’t appear for at least several more years.
As for Apple Watch Ultra — the last update came in September 2025, and it’s still unclear whether we’ll get a new model in 2026. Apple doesn’t always update the Ultra annually. The same goes for Apple Watch SE: the third generation debuted in fall 2025, and there may not be an update this year.
AirPods will get a version with cameras. Image: beebom.com
However, AirPods Pro promise to be truly revolutionary. The new model will be equipped with miniature infrared cameras that will connect the earbuds to Apple Intelligence, specifically to the Visual Intelligence feature. Simply put, the earbuds will be able to “see” the surrounding world. The presentation is expected in September or October.
AirPods Pro with cameras — sounds crazy, but Apple seems to be serious about it.
When Will the New Affordable iPad Come Out
The updated budget iPad was supposed to appear just last week, but its notable absence among the announcements surprised many. The design will apparently remain the same, and the main upgrade is the switch to an A18 or A19 chip for Apple Intelligence support.
