Apple Expected to Launch These 10+ Products Over the Coming Months

[MacRumors]

It has been a slow start to 2026 for Apple product launches, with only a new AirTag and a special Apple Watch band released so far. We are still waiting for MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the iPhone 17e, a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, long-rumored updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, and much more.

Apple is expected to release/update the following products in the first half of 2026:

• iPhone 17e: A spec-bumped successor to the iPhone 16e, with rumored upgrades including an A19 chip, MagSafe, and Apple's C1X and N1 wireless chips. The device will apparently have a notch despite earlier rumors mentioning a Dynamic Island, and pricing will continue to start at $599 in the United States.
• iPad Air: M3 chip → M4 chip.
• iPad: A16 chip → A18 chip or A19 chip.
• MacBook Pro: M4 Pro and M4 Max chips → M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and PCIe 5.0 support for faster SSD speeds.
• MacBook Air: M4 chip → M5 chip.
• Lower-Cost MacBook: A18 Pro chip, 12.9-inch display, and fun color options.
• Mac Studio: M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips → M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips.
• Studio Display: 27-inch screen with mini-LED backlighting, up to 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and either an A19 chip or A19 Pro chip.
• Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub featuring the more personalized version of Siri, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. Place it on a table or mount it on a wall.
• Security Camera: Apple-designed, HomeKit-enabled security camera accessory to be sold alongside the new smart home hub.

Both the Apple TV and the HomePod mini were rumored to be updated in 2025, but neither were, so hopefully they will finally arrive in the first half of 2026.

Here is what is rumored for those devices:

• Apple TV: A17 Pro chip with support for the more personalized Siri, and Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model.
• HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for the more personalized Siri, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially a new red color option.

Some of the products listed above should be unveiled fairly soon. Apple reportedly plans to unveil the iPhone 17e next week, and MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will reportedly follow as early as the first week of March.

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[freezelighter]

Instead of HomePod Mini give us new iPhone Mini.

 

[thefredelement]

I'm nervously awaiting the arrival of the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, I priced the current model out (M3 ultra, 256GB RAM, 4TB SSD) and its around 8k, I'm nervous the ram / ssd price increases are going to drive the m5 ultra variant over 10k.

 

[cookiemonster89]

Why would the Homepod need a newer chip to work with the new Siri? All it does is translating speech to text, the rest is done in the cloud. Woulb be really dump from Apple to exclude all current HomePods from further software updates.

 

[johnrlaporta]

If I have to see one more article about the 16" M5 MBP "coming"...


My gosh, Apple, just release them already!

 

[viachicago22]

Is the Apple TV ever coming, lawd.

 

[HouseLannister]

Remember: if you never expect anything, you will rarely be disappointed.

 

[S.B.G]

Looking forward to a new Apple TV - my most used Apple product.

 

[adamw]

What about M5 iMac and M5 Mac mini?

 

[Mr_Ed]

If they add MagSafe to the 17e, I hope it gains some popularity. Assuming I still want an iPhone for my next phone, that might be the one for me. After years I think I’m over the heft of the ProMax models I’ve been using.

 

[hanyoil]

Honestly, I'm tired of the constant delays in news about the M5 Pro and M5 Max. I'm not buying it. I'd rather buy the M6 Pro and Max, even if it costs more. I hope we get some solid news about the Studio Display soon.

 

[d5aqoëp]

No Mac Mini M5 ?

 

[yossi]

An apple cam is perfect timing given the whole ring pet fiasco

 

[Spock]

Apple is going to release new products in 2026.
Tim Cook will someday retire.
Apple TV will add more shows and movies.

 

[shinseiromeo]

I'm nervously awaiting the arrival of the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, I priced the current model out (M3 ultra, 256GB RAM, 4TB SSD) and its around 8k, I'm nervous the ram / ssd price increases are going to drive the m5 ultra variant over 10k.

Apple already gouges and makes enough on RAM prices. They can absorb these fake price increases.

 

[shinseiromeo]

Looking forward to a new Apple TV - my most used Apple product.

I agree, though as it gets older I’m finding less and less reason to use it. Currently it’s only used for a workout app to pair a bike trainer to the TV, and as a home hub for my security. All of the built in apps to me are now pointless as the ATV4K unit does NOT transmit 7.1 audio through apps. I have to use my LG G3 built in apps and they work flawlessly.

 

[k1121j]

Just waiting for the ATV.

 

[Dylan33x]

Need the Apple TV expeditiously

 

[shornby]

I want my Apple TV!

 

[aonez]

Instead of HomePod Mini give us new iPhone Mini.

Wanted to love this comment but I want both!

 

[Joe Rossignol]

Every other day there's another article posted about what to expect in the next X months. Honestly, it's getting a bit redundant to see almost an identical article with the same products "coming soon".

Honestly, there's not much else to talk about. Apple isn't very exciting right now, and so many things get delayed, like the personalized Siri.

 

[routine_analyst]

It has been a slow start to 2026 for Apple product launches, with only a new AirTag and a special Apple Watch band released so far. We are still waiting for MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the iPhone 17e, a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, long-rumored updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, and much more.

Apple is expected to release/update the following products in the first half of 2026:

• iPhone 17e: A spec-bumped successor to the iPhone 16e, with rumored upgrades including an A19 chip, MagSafe, and Apple's C1X and N1 wireless chips. The device will apparently have a notch despite earlier rumors mentioning a Dynamic Island, and pricing will continue to start at $599 in the United States.
• iPad Air: M3 chip → M4 chip.
• iPad: A16 chip → A18 chip or A19 chip.
• MacBook Pro: M4 Pro and M4 Max chips → M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and PCIe 5.0 support for faster SSD speeds.
• MacBook Air: M4 chip → M5 chip.
• Lower-Cost MacBook: A18 Pro chip, 12.9-inch display, and fun color options.
• Mac Studio: M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips → M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips.
• Studio Display: 27-inch screen with mini-LED backlighting, up to 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and either an A19 chip or A19 Pro chip.
• Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub featuring the more personalized version of Siri, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. Place it on a table or mount it on a wall.
• Security Camera: Apple-designed, HomeKit-enabled security camera accessory to be sold alongside the new smart home hub.

Both the Apple TV and the HomePod mini were rumored to be updated in 2025, but neither were, so hopefully they will finally arrive in the first half of 2026.

Here is what is rumored for those devices:

• Apple TV: A17 Pro chip with support for the more personalized Siri, and Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model.
• HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for the more personalized Siri, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially a new red color option.

Some of the products listed above should be unveiled fairly soon. Apple reportedly plans to unveil the iPhone 17e next week, and MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will reportedly follow as early as the first week of March.

Article Link: Apple Expected to Launch These 10+ Products Over the Coming Months

That security camera has been squaked about since August of 2025. Do we really think this is ever going to happen? Along with the HomeHub, it feels like Apple has let HomeKit rot in a pile of hot garbage along with their dated Home app. What the heck is this company spending billions on in R&D? Time to fess up.

 

[turbineseaplane]

What happened to the new iPad mini?

😔

 

[Unregistered 4U]

I read 10+ the way one may read 18+ and was thinking, “Wonder why the specificity on ages 10 and up? A family friendly push?”

 

[klasma]

Remember: if you never expect anything, you will rarely be disappointed.

It’s difficult to not expect to be disappointed.