If rumors are accurate, 2026 is going to be a huge year for Apple. We're expecting the first foldable iPhone, an all-new home hub device, updated displays, and possibly, the first OLED MacBook Pro and the first AI smart glasses.
Apple will split its iPhone launches, introduce a low-cost MacBook, and debut a much smarter, LLM-based version of Siri. In our 2026 guide, we've outlined everything we know about the new products coming from Apple in 2026, based on current rumors.
iPhones
While we'll get a low-cost iPhone 17e in 2026, the iPhone 18 that's normally sold alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models is supposedly being held back until 2027, which means there won't be a standard iPhone 18 in 2026. September 2026 will see Apple launching the foldable iPhone and the Pro iPhone models, so be prepared to spend some cash if you want a brand new iPhone in 2026.
iPhone 17e (Early 2026)
An iPhone 17e is expected in early 2026. It could have a refreshed design with slimmed down bezels and a Dynamic Island instead of a notch, giving it a more modern look that's more in line with the iPhone 17 lineup.
Another rumor says that it will have slimmer bezels but no Dynamic Island, so it is not clear if it will have a notch or a Dynamic Island.
While the iPhone 16e did not include a magnetic ring to allow it to attach to MagSafe chargers, the iPhone 17e could include MagSafe compatibility.
iPhone 18 Pro (September 2026)
The iPhone 18 Pro models will look a lot like the iPhone 17 Pro models, but there could be some changes to the display thanks to new Face ID technology. We're expecting the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch size options, with the same bezel, display quality, and rear camera setup with the camera plateau that was introduced in 2025.
Apple may have finally figured out under-screen Face ID, so 2026 could be the year that the Dynamic Island disappears, allowing for more screen space. Rumors suggest that the Face ID components will be under the display, but there will be a hole-punch camera cutout at the top left corner of the screen. It will be a noticeably different look compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and if the Dynamic Island is indeed going away, there will be some loss of functionality. Apple uses the Dynamic Island to display Live Activities and other important notifications.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be slightly thicker than the 17 Pro Max, and there's also a chance Apple could use a frosted glass material for the MagSafe charging area to reduce the two-tone appearance between the glass and the aluminum frame. Rumored color options include burgundy, brown, and purple, but Apple is expected to choose just one to go along with more traditional colors like silver.
With the iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple is expected to introduce its first chip built on a new 2-nanometer node, the A20. With an updated process, the A20 chip could be up to 15 percent faster than the A19, and up to 30 percent more power efficient, perhaps leading to battery life improvements. Apple is also rumored to be implementing a new packaging technology (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module, WL-MCM).
Apple currently uses an SoC that integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, Secure Enclave, and other supporting components like the Image Signal Processor onto a single die, but RAM is a separate chip that's stacked on top of the SoC during the packaging process. If the A20 is upgraded with WL-MCM technology, RAM will be added at the wafer level (before the wafer is cut into chips) instead of the packaging level (after the wafer is cut), reducing interconnect delays.
With WL-MCM, RAM is more closely integrated with the other chip components, improving memory bandwidth, reducing latency, and boosting efficiency.
The iPhone 18 Pro models will continue to feature a triple-lens rear camera setup with Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto lenses, but the main wide-angle lens could get an upgrade. Rumors suggest Apple will add a variable aperture, which would allow users to control the amount of light that's hitting the lens for better performance in low lighting conditions and more control over depth of field. All prior iPhones have had fixed apertures.
Apple might tweak the Camera Control button, eliminating the swipe-based touch gestures and the haptic feedback. It is easy to accidentally change image parameters when taking a photo because of the Camera Control button's swipe controls. Apple added a setting to disable the swipe functionality in iOS 26 after user complaints, but the button might be better off without it.
The iPhone 18 Pro could get Apple's C1X modem, or an upgraded C2 modem that supports mmWave 5G. Current iPhone 17 Pro models use Qualcomm modems, but Apple is ready to expand its in-house modem technology to the entire iPhone lineup. An N1 networking chip with combined Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread is expected.
Foldable iPhone (September 2026)
The first foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September 2026, coming seven years after Samsung released its first foldable smartphone. Naming hasn't been announced, but rumors have taken to calling it the "iPhone Fold."
Apple is going with a book-style design, so the iPhone Fold will open and close like a book. When the display is open, it will be around 7.6 inches, and when it's closed, it will be around 5.3 inches. It's said to look similar to an iPad mini when it is unfolded, and it will use OLED display technology.
Apple is prioritizing thinness, and so the foldable iPhone could be just 4.5mm when it's open, making it Apple's thinnest device by far. When closed, it could be between 9mm and 9.5mm.
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