Apple to Release These 16 New Products Later This Year

[MacRumors]

Apple's annual WWDC developers conference is in the rearview mirror, but there is still a lot to look forward to in the second half of the year.

Now that the more intelligent and personal version of Siri has finally arrived in beta, a full two years after Apple first previewed it at WWDC 2024, we should begin to see some new devices that were reportedly postponed until the new Siri was ready.

Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches in September, Apple's all-new smart home hub is expected to debut later this year. We are also expecting a foldable iPhone Ultra and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini. And a redesigned MacBook Ultra with an OLED display is expected by early 2027.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple has planned to update the 14-inch MacBook Pro base model with an M6 chip later this year, and that means the company is now rumored to have at least 16 new products in the pipeline for the rest of 2026. Our list of rumored new products has been updated accordingly.

Here is what to expect from Apple later this year, according to rumors.

iPhones

• iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a simplified Camera Control button, a Dark Cherry color option, variable aperture for at least one rear camera, Apple's C2 modem with support for 5G web browsing via satellite, and more.
• iPhone 18 Pro Max: The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may or may not be slightly thicker.
• iPhone Ultra: A foldable iPhone Ultra with a 7.7-inch inner display and 5.3-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be tailored for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps and other iPad-like multitasking functionality.

Apple Watches

• Apple Watch Series 12: A faster S11 chip or newer, plus design changes such as Touch ID and/or more health sensors (disputed).
• Apple Watch Ultra 4: A faster S11 chip or newer, plus design changes such as Touch ID and/or more health sensors (disputed). There may also be additional satellite features for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and newer, such as Apple Maps via satellite and the ability to send and receive photos with Messages via satellite.

iPads

• iPad 12: A16 chip → A18 chip or A19 chip with Apple Intelligence support.
• iPad mini: A17 Pro chip → A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip, an OLED display, a vibration-based speaker system, and a water-resistant design.

Macs

• Mac Studio: M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips → M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips.
• Mac mini: M4 and M4 Pro chips → M5 and M5 Pro chips.
• iMac: M4 chip → M5 chip, plus new color options.
• MacBook Pro: A new 14-inch MacBook Pro base model with an M6 chip.
• MacBook Ultra: A major MacBook Pro redesign in late 2026 or early 2027, with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. On this laptop, which will reportedly be named MacBook Ultra, macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch-friendly interface.

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[wonderings]

The only thing I would classify as new would be the MacBook Ultra and the iPhone Ultra. Everything else is just updates. Might as well say we get a brand new OS whenever they release a point update.

 

[963852741]

Most of these are iterations of existing designs/products, not actual new products.

 

[BeatsByTim]

I count 2 new products.

 

[Jason2000]

The only thing I would classify as new would be the MacBook Ultra and the iPhone Ultra. Everything else is just updates. Might as well say we get a brand new OS whenever they release a point update.

The HomePod with a screen would be new.

 

[Jay Tee]

Right now, I need Apple Mesh made Wi-Fi networking and CCTV cameras.

 

[FatLouie]

Guys....honestly, nothing there I need. I think that the average everyday Apple Mac user who already has an M4 device knows they will be fine for at least 3 or 4 more years.

No sour grapes here, but I refreshed last year, and I am good. The M4 Max was the game-changer for me, and I just don't refresh unless there are strong reasons.

 

[HouseLannister]

I think the only things that are a given are the iPhone 18 Pro/Max, the Fold/Ultra, and probably the Series 12 AW. Everything else might slip to next year or be a Gurman fever dream.

 

[wonderings]

Guys....honestly, nothing there I need. I think that the average everyday Apple Mac user who already has an M4 device knows they will be fine for at least 3 or 4 more years.

No sour grapes here, but I refreshed last year, and I am good. The M4 Max was the game-changer for me, and I just don't refresh unless there are strong reasons.

You will be fine even with an M1. The only thing holding the M1 back is when Apple stops supporting it no other reason then they choose to. I use an M1 Max and don't see needing to update this for many many years. I use it with Adobe CC for Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop. Apple does a great job of marketing though and convincing a lot of people that they "need" the newest.

 

[Nyx1]

Macbook ultra is so silly not using new chip is DOA

 

[Astuces iOS]

I expect 16 more price increases !

 

[ghanwani]

Highly unlikely to happen -

iPhone Ultra
Home Hub

Everything else is within Apple's ability to deliver.

 

[The Oak]

The "C2 modem" references for the 18 Pro will likely be non-USA. The USA models will get the same Qualcomm modem as the 17 Pros (if you believe the leaks).

 

[uacd]

iPhone Ultra huh? I bet it is going to be large. But I am going to wait until iPhone Mega Strong Extra Safe XXXL, so you know… to show everyone that my phone is larger than theirs!

 

[DocMultimedia]

Lol. Didn't we see the same article a week ago? I just want 18P, HP mini, and iPad Home (or whatever they call it). And maybe a new watch if any sensors have been added.

 

[goonie4life9]

The only thing I would classify as new would be the MacBook Ultra and the iPhone Ultra. Everything else is just updates. Might as well say we get a brand new OS whenever they release a point update.

Most of these are iterations of existing designs/products, not actual new products.

I count 2 new products.

FALSE! These products are ALL NEW! Apple has NEVER BEFORE released the iPhone 18 series, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple Watch Series 12, et al. These ALL NEW devices take things to a whole new level, now featuring the best-in-class SiriAI, powered by the game-changing Apple Intelligence.

 

[marcelvelky]

Just effin stop with this "new products" b-**** already, just a bunch of updates..

 

[wonderings]

FALSE! These products are ALL NEW! Apple has NEVER BEFORE released the iPhone 18 series, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple Watch Series 12, et al. These ALL NEW devices take things to a whole new level, now featuring the best-in-class SiriAI, powered by the game-changing Apple Intelligence.

You are right! I will change my original post.

 

[kagharaht]

Meh.

 

[goonie4life9]

You are right! I will change my original post.

Always glad to share the Apple PR truth!

 

[963852741]

FALSE! These products are ALL NEW! Apple has NEVER BEFORE released the iPhone 18 series, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple Watch Series 12, et al. These ALL NEW devices take things to a whole new level, now featuring the best-in-class SiriAI, powered by the game-changing Apple Intelligence.

OH MY GOD.

 

[All Taken]

And they start at just $1099, wait, they start at just $1299. Hold-on, they start at a magical $1599.

We think you're going to love it.

 

[MiamiFL]

Lol. Didn't we see the same article a week ago? I just want 18P, HP mini, and iPad Home (or whatever they call it). And maybe a new watch if any sensors have been added.

I was just going to say this... don't we get a retread of this every couple of weeks at this point?

 

[StuBeck]

I'm concerned with buying Apple tech with older processors how they're killing off devices for this AI push they have. Buying a homepod with a proc thats not the most current one may mean its end of lifed quickly.

 

[All Taken]

I'm concerned with buying Apple tech with older processors how they're killing off devices for this AI push they have. Buying a homepod with a proc thats not the most current one may mean its end of lifed quickly.

Worse still, buy an iPhone 16 pro advertised for Apple Intelligence to then find out you miss out on most of what eventually comes to pass. They saw fit to advertise before they knew what it would need.

Same sort of applies to Apple Watch owners who spent good money to discover they're high and dry much sooner than expected.

The caring for the customer side of Apple seems to be leaning more and more bottom line lately.