What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2026?

[MacRumors]

As we shared in our annual What to Expect Guide yesterday, 2026 is going to be a busy year for Apple. There are a lot of firsts in development, including the first foldable iPhone and the first OLED MacBook, plus an all new home hub device that will kick off Apple's major expansion into smart home devices and robotics.

We'll get new M5 Macs and new iPads early in the year, along with an updated iPhone 17e. In the spring, we're expecting iOS 26.4 with the revamped version of Siri, and the home hub, a new Apple TV, and a new HomePod mini could launch in that same timeframe.

We're aware of what's likely to launch based on rumors and past release information, but we'd love to hear from the MacRumors community. What do you want to see Apple release this year?

Are you excited for the new version of Siri? Planning to get an iPhone Fold? What do you want to see from iOS 27 and macOS 27?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and take a look at our What to Expect guide for an overview of the current rumors. We'll be hearing a lot more about Apple's 2026 plans in the coming months, and you can count on us to have in-depth coverage of every rumor that surfaces.

If you want to discuss Apple's 2026 products, our MacRumors forums are an excellent resource, plus they're a great place to get help on current Apple products and software, or to find like-minded folks in the Apple community.

Our readers and our forum members continue to make MacRumors the number one source for Apple news, rumors, and advice, so thank you for being here! MacRumors celebrated its 25th birthday this year, thanks to the MacRumors community. We're looking forward to another year of rumors and product launches in 2026, and we hope you are too. Happy New Year!

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[MacUserFella]

Probably a bit vague, but actual innovation and less bugs

 

[breather]

Refinement.

 

[Macbookey]

Leadership that understands what makes products great and then brings in the money. Not stifling and staggering advancement, lessening customer experience for margins. Above all, people in charge of software that understand what made the synergy between great hardware and software seamless in the  of old, and can actually execute on that.

In short, a company that gives us what we never knew we needed regularly, and one that takes pride in every single product it ships with its name on it. An  that would be ashamed to sell us single Nand chip Macs, only new colours and a USB port for AirPods Max at the same price, with 5 year old tech, soft aluminum Pro iPhone frames, and the bug ridden festival that is recent software, and in many cases visually abhorrent. To name a few.

 

[t0rqx]

- Fix for the crackling speaker when charging iPhone 17 Pro

- QC on iPhone 18 Pro models

- Scratch and dent free Macbook Pro screens

- Focus on bugfixes

- No fake price hikes because of "RAM"

- On par hardware technology (dont sell us wifi 5 when we are at 6...7.

- CEO focused on Product.

- Bring back Lunar New Year activity on the Watch

- Airplay and Airdrop that actually works

- Bring back Night mode in portrait mode.

 

[Tig_one]

More greed.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Hopefully an M5 Studio to replace my ageing Mac Mini.

 

[MacMorrison]

18" M6 Max MacBook Pro

iPhone 17e

 

[Octavius8]

Volume rockers that work predictably in iPads! (Give us back the setting to choose the way volume buttons work in iPads depending the orientation). Too much to ask?. It was already implemented, why was it removed?.

 

[vi2867]

Siri with AI using Gemini

 

[Octavius8]

Cheaper ultra watch straps.

 

[ChrisMac47]

A update of the iPhone mini !!! My 12 mini will only last another year or two.

 

[UliBaer]

A phone that actually fits in a pocket.

 

[JaydenA]

Volume rockers that work predictably in iPads!

I feel your pain. Phone and iPad (landscape) volumes being opposite direction is one of those "special" little things.

 

[MaxBurn]

Actually looking forward to fold.

 

[macvicta]

A new, product-focused CEO. Guys like Tim belong in the background with their calculators.

 

[vi2867]

Those iPhone Fold mockups look like you will need Apple’s Crossbody Strap. 😬

 

[DBailey635]

Less AI and a lot more refinement to the OS while toning down the Liquid Glass.

 

[radogado]

Bug fixes. The state of their software is embarrassing

 

[GradientWinds]

Stable software
No more AI push
The departure of liquid glass



...an iPod lol

 

[johnrlaporta]

Just put out the flipping M5 16" MacBook Pro already, I just need to buy one to replace my 2016 MBP.

Whatever your new screen is to go with it, too.

 

[zedsdead]

>27” Studio Display with 120hz and at least mini-led

 

[AppleTO]

An option to disable the Liquid Glass effect, restoring a similar look to previous iOS versions. It doesn’t have to be the default, but at least have the option.

 

[Wx_Man]

A clear vision for what Apple is and clear consistent execution of said vision. There is a need to look to the past for this. Less Jonny Ive and chasing after the hot topic of the moment…( AI, Autonomous Cars, VR, Pretty Glossy Interfaces, etc., ) and more laser focused Steve Jobsian era quality control and vision.

But most of all….just fix all v26 OS’s with the release of v27.

 

[CrazyMacUser]

Fix Contacts App on Mac, it does not work properly. Impossible to add a new contact.