Here is what Apple is dropping in 2026 and what’s on my list
Is it me, or does it seem that there’s often more Mac rumors than actual product launches?
This year, there’s been more than ever, but that’s not surprising, given the actual amount of great new things they’re adding to their various ranges.
While I wait patiently for the Apple iLaundry Bot that’ll wash, dry, iron, and put away all my clothes (a girl’s gotta dream, right?) I’ve been taking a look at what they’re really going to be bringing to market during the rest of 2026.
It’s a packed calendar…
What’s ACTUALLY coming from Apple in 2026?
It almost feels like a birthday and Christmas rolled into one this year, as there’s so much to get through, and I honestly think there’s going to be something for every Mac lover in this excellent roundup:
- Mac Studio
Apple is expected to release a new Mac Studio with an M5-series chip in 2026 (there are currently two iterations, the M3 and M4).
The launch had been anticipated for WWDC but now appears to have been pushed back, possibly due to global RAM shortages.
2. A Mac mini and an iMac with the M6 chip..?
So, this is a bit of a bigger one as Apple is rumored to be skipping a chip generation for its entry-level desktops.
They were worried about putting a product to market that might already be nearing outdated hardware…
3. iPad mini with OLED
The team at Apple is transitioning its smaller tablet from LCD to OLED technology, after a noted successful trial of OLED screens in the 2024 iPad Pro. This’ll be welcome for many.
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4. Apple TV with Apple Intelligence support
Gadzooks! There’s going to be an updated Apple TV featuring the console-game-ready A17 Pro chip. Also strongly rumored is an Apple TV that brings Apple Intelligence to the set-top box.
5. HomePod Mini gets a refresh
This will now come with a newer chip (the current model uses the S5 chip), and there’ll also be new colors, including red.
But perhaps the best news here is the new smart home display, which’ll have an A18 chip, a 7-inch display, and will become the ultimate smart home hub for HomeKit and Siri.
6. iPhone 18 Pro with a foldable option
It seems like this has been on/off news for a long time, but the first Apple foldable device is definitely here. It’ll feature a book-style design and will come with a 7.7-inch inner display and a 5.3-inch outer display.
7. AirPods Pro with cameras
There’s a possibility of AirPods Pro 3 with added cameras. However, it’ll be more about tapping into Apple’s visual intelligence tech rather than taking snaps, with the idea that you’ll be able to chat to Siri about your location.
8. New Apple Watch models
Later this year, the Apple Watch Series 12 and a new Apple Watch Ultra 4 are expected. But it’s more about updates to health and fitness-related features than hardware this time.
The mooted blood sugar monitor still looks to be a way off, though there will be some updates and modifications to the blood pressure monitor.
What’s the Apple launch you’re most looking forward to in 2026?
For me, I’m perhaps most excited about the foldable iPhone 18, though I think I’ll wait for the full launch and reviews to come in before I commit.
I’m also intrigued by the possibility of AirPods with cameras. I think linking them up with Siri would be a great addition.
Lastly, I think I’m interested to see how the new M6 chip performs, with a view to upgrading my MacBook, when it eventually comes to those in the next year or two…I’m not quite ready to buy a new one yet, but I really want to see what people think when it goes into the Mac Mini first.
What are you most looking forward to from Apple in the last part of 2026? As ever, drop me a line in the comments section and let me know what you think.
