Apple has a big year of 20+ product launches ahead, including six new products that are rumored to arrive in the next few months. Here’s what’s coming.
MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch with M5 Pro and Max
Last fall, Apple launched its new M5 chip in three products: MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro.
But the new chip didn’t yet offer Pro or Max versions, and the only MacBook Pro that received it was the 14-inch model.
Reporting indicates Apple will launch 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max early in 2026.
Back in January 2023, Apple debuted M2 Pro and M2 Max versions of the MacBook Pro. We could see similar timing with the M5 launches.
New 12.9-inch MacBook
For years, analysts have called on Apple to release a low-cost MacBook that might better compete against Chromebooks and more affordable PCs. This year, it seems that may finally happen.
Apple is reportedly preparing a 12.9-inch MacBook that will run an iPhone-class A18 Pro chip and come in a variety of fun colors. Perhaps the best feature will be a rumored price of $599 or $699.
Analyst Jeff Pu is expecting the MacBook to ship in “mid-Q1 2026.”
iPad with A18 chip
Last year, Apple’s base model iPad got a spec bump update with an A16 Bionic chip.
But in the coming months, the next iPad is expected to launch with an A18 chip that will enable Apple Intelligence support.
Not much else is known about the new iPad. But it’s generally expected to retain the same design, with updates being primarily internal.
iPhone 17e
Apple has one more iPhone 17 model in the works, and it’s expected to launch very early in 2026.
Last February, Apple unveiled a new member of the iPhone family. The expected iPhone SE revision was actually branded iPhone 16e. Rumors later indicated Apple intends to update the ‘e’ model annually.
iPhone 17e will pack the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17, and the new Center Stage front camera too. It’s also rumored to have a pair of design changes: the Dynamic Island instead of a notch, and thinner bezels. MagSafe support is coming too.
Like iPhone 16e, Apple’s new budget model will likely cost $599 and still offer only one rear camera.
M5 MacBook Air
Another new MacBook is coming early this year: the M5 MacBook Air.
Very little is known about the update so far, other than it offering the same 13-inch and 15-inch sizes as the M4 model. No design changes are expected either.
Like Apple’s other M5 products so far, the MacBook Air will likely be light on changes besides the M5 chip itself and perhaps some smaller additional improvements.
M4 iPad Air
If you want the best possible iPad, the M5 iPad Pro is an excellent option. But lots of users would be well off choosing the much more affordable iPad Air.
Rumors indicate Apple has an M4 iPad Air launching in the months ahead. There’s reportedly an OLED iPad Air in the works, but it likely won’t launch until next year.
Instead, expect the M4 model to offer more power and likely new colors, but not much else different.
Wildcard: New Apple Studio Display
All of the above products are expected to launch in the months ahead. But there’s another that might debut soon too: a new Apple Studio Display.
The new Studio Display is rumored to add 120Hz ProMotion support with HDR, an A19 chip, and likely a new Center Stage camera. Since Apple doesn’t update its Mac displays very often, we could see some big changes.
Which early 2026 Apple products are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments.
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