Note: This article was first published on 14 July 2025.
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a busy first half of 2026 with as many as 7 product launches.
Sources told Bloomberg that Apple plans to introduce new models across the MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and even launch two highly anticipated products by June 2026. The 7 new products are said to be:
- M5-powered MacBook Pro
- M5-powered MacBook Air
- External Mac monitor
- M4-powered iPad Air
- Entry-level iPad with a faster chip
- iPhone 17e
- Smart home display
Let’s begin with the MacBook Pro. Though they were initially planned to be released this October (the last two generations), word on the street now is that Apple is instead aiming for an early launch next year.
The upcoming MacBook Pro is said to be the last to feature the current design, with the next-generation models expected to adopt OLED screens and a dramatic redesign.
The MacBook Air refresh adheres to its usual spring release schedule along with the M4 iPad Air and entry-level iPad. No significant design changes are expected for these products.
For Mac users eyeing an external monitor from Apple, one is likely to launch in early 2026. Bloomberg reported in 2023 that the external monitor could function as a smart home display in low-power mode.
As for the entry-level iPhone, Apple is on track to launch the iPhone 16e successor in early 2026. The iPhone 17e will retain its design but come with a more powerful A19 chip. The iPhone 16e launched in February with an A18 chip.
Apple’s rumoured AI-powered smart home display, which was delayed twice according to rumours, may arrive in the first half of next year. The smart home display was initially planned for release in March, but has been pushed back for a potential 2026 launch due to “major engineering hiccups” with Siri.
Source: Bloomberg