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Apple might launch new Macs, iPads, iPhones and Display in 2026: Report
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Apple could be lining up a major refresh across its key product categories in the first half of 2026. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is preparing updates for the iPhone, iPad, MacBook lineup, and even plans to bring out a new external display for Mac users.
What to expect in early 2026
Several products are reportedly in development for release in the first half of next year:
A new MacBook Pro powered by Apple's upcoming M5 chip. This will likely be the final version with the current design, before Apple switches to OLED screens and new outer casing in a future model.
A refreshed MacBook Air, although specific changes are yet to be revealed.
An updated iPad Air with the M4 chip, but no major design changes expected.
A new entry-level iPad with a faster processor, again without significant design upgrades.
A new iPhone 17e running on the A19 chip, expected to continue the design language of the iPhone 16e.
A new Mac external monitor, which would be Apple's first since the Studio Display launched in 2022. Technical details are still under wraps, but Gurman suggests it could feature a higher-resolution panel, possibly 7K.
What's next?
A separate product — Apple's long-rumoured smart home display — has reportedly been delayed. The device was originally expected to launch in 2025, but its rollout is now uncertain. According to the report, the delay is due to its reliance on Apple's in-development AI system, which has not fully launched yet.
If things go to plan, the smart home device could still see a release sometime in 2026, but nothing is confirmed at this point.
Additionally, Apple is reportedly preparing a major expansion of its extended-reality (XR) lineup between 2025 and 2028, with multiple new wearables in the pipeline, including a lighter and more affordable Vision Air headset, smart glasses, and XR glasses with built-in displays. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the roadmap includes an M5-powered Vision Pro by late 2025, followed by mass production of smart glasses and Vision Air in 2027, and a second-generation Vision Pro and XR glasses with displays in 2028.
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