There’s just over a week left until WWDC. Apple will definitely show iOS 27 and an updated Siri, along with a lot of other software, but the main question for those saving up for a new Mac or a speaker is different: will any hardware appear at the presentation at all. We’ve already covered the main feature of the new iOS 27 in detail, so now let’s focus on devices. Current expectations suggest WWDC will be purely software-focused, but there are five gadgets that have a chance of surprising us on stage.
Possibly after WWDC we’ll see a handful of fresh gadgets
Main WWDC 2026 Announcements: iOS 27, Siri, and New Operating Systems
WWDC is a developer conference, and its main focus is almost always about new system versions, not gadgets. This year, iOS 27 is in the spotlight along with a revamped Siri, and the entire presentation is built around them.
The main announcement at WWDC 2026 will, of course, be iOS 26
This doesn’t mean there won’t be any hardware at all. It’s just that historically, summer device announcements from Apple are more of an exception.
Mac mini M5 and Mac Studio M5: What’s Known Before the Presentation
If you’re eyeing a Mac Studio or Mac mini, there’s an important detail: many configurations are currently experiencing serious shortages, with orders going into long queues. This is bad news for those who need a computer right now, but it indirectly hints at a lineup refresh coming soon.
Mac mini is already in serious shortage, and the entry-level model has been discontinued entirely
The Mac Studio and Mac mini versions with the new M5 chip were originally expected by mid-year, making their appearance at WWDC a quite realistic scenario. Both computers are especially interesting for developers, so such an announcement could be a pleasant surprise for the conference audience.
But there’s a caveat. Those same supply issues make the release of M5 versions right at WWDC unlikely. The optimistic scenario is this: if the shortage only affects current models and Apple reserved production capacity in advance for a planned summer M5 release, new Mac Studio and Mac mini models could still appear in the near future.
Mac Studio is also having problems
Practical takeaway: if you can wait — it makes sense to hold off for the M5 update so you don’t overpay for an outgoing generation. If you need a computer urgently and the configuration you need isn’t in stock, base your decision on actual delivery timelines, not rumors about new products.
New Apple TV 4K and HomePod: What Changes with the Siri Update
According to insiders, Apple already has four new smart home devices ready, and they’re only waiting for one thing — the release of the new Siri. The list includes:
- a new Apple TV 4K set-top box
- HomePod 3 — the full-size smart speaker
- HomePod mini 2 — the compact speaker
- HomePad (also known as HomePod Touch) — a speaker-display hybrid
Waiting for the updated Apple TV. I might even buy one
And some will want a HomePod
The HomePad situation is the clearest: according to rumors, it won’t launch until fall at the earliest, when the new Siri and iOS 27 reach all users. However, the Apple TV 4K, HomePod, and HomePod mini could theoretically be shown earlier — each device has something to offer even without the new Siri features.
The logic behind a possible announcement is simple: here are new products with a set of improvements available today, and in the fall, an updated Siri will be added to them. This move would allow Apple to showcase new capabilities of tvOS 27 with Apple Intelligence features — otherwise the set-top box section of the presentation risks being very short.
Which Apple Devices You Shouldn’t Buy Before the Presentation
In short, here’s a breakdown by audience:
- those who need a powerful desktop — keep an eye on the Mac Studio and Mac mini with M5, but be prepared that shortages may push back timelines;
- smart home enthusiasts — keep the Apple TV 4K and both speakers in mind, but don’t rush to buy current models before a potential update;
- those who want a HomePad with a screen — sit tight and wait until fall.
The center of the WWDC 2026 presentation, as planned, will be software: iOS 27 and the new Siri, not new devices. Any of the listed gadgets appearing on stage would be a pleasant surprise, but precisely that — a surprise, not a guarantee.
If you’re planning to buy a Mac Studio, Mac mini, or a new speaker, it’s wiser not to buy current models right before the presentation — there’s a chance an update isn’t far off. The key moment will come in the fall, when iOS 27 and the new Siri launch for everyone. Until then, the remaining announcements are mostly a reason to stay tuned.
