If you’re an Apple fan, 2026 is shaping up to be the year that the ‘predictable’ release cycle finally breaks.
While we’ve grown accustomed to the yearly upgrade cycles across Apple’s various product lines, from iPhones to Macs, the latest leaks suggest Apple is tearing up the rulebook in 2026.
From a radical shake-up of the iPhone 18 lineup that leaves the base model behind to the long-awaited reveal of Apple’s book-style foldable, the next 12 months are brimming with “one more thing” energy we’ve not seen from Apple for quite some time.
But it’s not just about the flagship phones. Apple is said to be eyeing basically every corner of your life in 2026, with a budget-friendly MacBook to reclaim the classroom, a dedicated Home Hub to conquer the smart home, and even a surprise entry into the security camera market.
Whether you’re looking for a touchscreen Mac or AI-powered glasses, here are the nine products we expect to see define the year ahead.
iPhone 18 Pro
While you might expect to see the entire iPhone 18 collection in 2026, that’s actually not the case. According to the latest rumours, Apple is set to shake up the iPhone release for the first time in well over a decade.
The iPhone launch is still set to take place in September as usual, but the regular iPhone 18 will be notably absent. Instead, Apple is said to be releasing the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, with the iPhone 18 to actually debut in Spring 2027, likely alongside a more affordable iPhone 18e.
It seems like an odd move at first, but when you consider what else Apple might have to show off at its annual iPhone event, it starts to make much more sense.
In terms of rumours, we’re expecting something very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro range – Apple did just give the Pro models an overhaul, after all – though with upgrades to Face ID that’ll finally move the tech under-display for a cleaner-looking display, a boosted 200MP main camera and upgraded Apple A20 power.
Foldable iPhone
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a dependable iPhone, no doubt, but it’ll also be the most boring entry in this year’s iPhone collection. Why? Because we’re finally about to see the foldable iPhone, after years of rumours, leaks and renders.
Unofficially dubbed the iPhone Fold for now, the book-style foldable has been rumoured for quite some time, with most leakers now pointing towards a long-awaited reveal alongside the iPhone 18 Pro range in September.
Rumours paint a picture of a compelling foldable, pointing towards a device with a 5.5-inch outer screen and a 7.9-inch inner panel that, crucially, is said to be completely crease-free – one of the biggest challenges with most foldables available at the moment.
That’s said to be paired with a decent dual 48MP camera offering and a rather solid battery somewhere in the region of 5400 and 5800mAh – but it’s also rumoured to be pretty pricey, potentially coming in at double that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone Air 2
With Apple not tying the ‘Air’ branding to a specific generation of iPhone, there’s speculation that Apple might not update its ultra-slim phone on a yearly basis – but there are a few sources that suggest Apple is indeed gearing up to upgrade the Air model in 2026 with a few much-needed upgrades.
While the current iPhone Air is undoubtedly an impressive feat of engineering, measuring 5.6mm thick and weighing just 165g despite a rather large 6.5-inch screen, consumers weren’t thrilled at the idea of using a single camera – especially with a £999/$999 phone – and the battery life was, as expected, pretty terrible.
The iPhone Air 2 is said to fix these big complaints, with Apple now opting to include a dual 48MP camera setup, bringing the ultrawide to the Air experience, along with a much beefier battery to help placate those battery life demands.
Like the other iPhones, it’s expected to make its debut later in the year, potentially in September 2026 – though this one could easily slip to 2027.
Affordable 12-inch MacBook
Apple’s M-powered MacBook collection offers a great macOS experience, but there’s a catch; they’re usually pretty expensive, with the MacBook Air often cited as the entry-level Mac – but it’ll still set you back £999/$999.
No doubt inspired by the popularity of the more affordable Mac Mini, Apple is said to be working on a smaller, entry-level 12-inch MacBook that’ll retail at around $699 in the States. At that price, it could even replace the iPad and keyboard combo that some have been using as a laptop replacement for school and work.
It’ll also be available in a range of bright colours, with suggestions that it could come in shades of Silver, Blue, Pink and Yellow to match the vibrant iMac collection.
The catch? It might not actually come with an M-series processor, instead potentially utilising the same A18 Pro chipset that debuted on 2024’s iPhone 16 Pro.
We don’t have long to find out for sure either; it’s rumoured for release sometime in early 2026.
M5-powered Mac Mini
Speaking of the Mac Mini, the beloved entry-level Mac is also rumoured to get an upgrade in 2026, this time bringing the M5 and M5 Pro that debuted in late 2025.
So far, there aren’t any other big changes rumoured for the portable desktop Mac, but there have been suggestions that it’ll feature the same SSD improvements as Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro for better performance.
Still, with the Mac Mini generally retailing at around £599/$599, it’ll be a welcome upgrade to Apple’s affordable Mac desktop.
OLED MacBook Pro
Apple is slated to release both 14-inch- and 16-inch models of MacBook Pro in early 2026 with one key upgrade; M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. While we’ve already seen the regular M5 MacBook Pro, which was released in October 2025, it’s the first time we’ll see the latest souped-up versions of Apple’s desktop processors in the laptop range.
The Pro and Max chipsets are said to offer more CPU cores and better GPUs for boosted performance compared to the regular M5 chipset, along with faster SSDs.
However, we’re more excited for the rumoured OLED MacBook Pro that’s said to make its debut in either late 2026 or early 2027 – we’re certainly hoping for the former.
Rumours suggest that the OLED MacBook Pro will, of course, feature an OLED screen, complete with the better brightness, deeper blacks and better colours the tech is known for, along with a smaller hole-punch camera without a notch.
Equally as important, it’s said to be the first model of Mac with touchscreen support, complete with a reinforced hinge that’s said to stay completely still when the screen is tapped. It’ll also be slimmer and lighter than existing models, and could be the first to sport the next-gen M6 processor, but the specifics are TBC.
Apple Home Hub
Apple has been rumoured to be working on a smart screen for quite some time, and it looks like we’re about to finally see it in the flesh.
Essentially, the Home Hub would act much the same as smart screens from the likes of Amazon, serving as a centralised device for controlling smart home tech, listening to music, making calls, getting the weather, displaying photos, viewing calendar events, and the like.
The Hub is said to sport a 7-inch iPad-like screen, similar in size to two iPhones side-by-side, but it could come in two forms. One would allow it to be mounted on a wall, while the second has a speaker base that looks not too dissimilar to a HomePod Mini, to be sat on a desk or counter.
It’ll offer built-in sensors to detect presence and automatically wake when approached, and while you can interact with the touchscreen to access widgets and other information, it’s said to rely heavily on Siri.
It’s also said to be quite pricey; while comparable options like the Echo Show are available for under £200/$200, Apple’s Home Hub could cost as much as $350, likely £350 in the UK.
Apple’s said to launch the Home Hub sometime in March or April 2026.
Apple security cameras
I can guarantee that nobody had an Apple-branded security camera on their 2026 bingo cards, but here we are.
Apple is said to be working on its own brand of indoor security cameras that’ll play nicely not only with HomeKit and the Apple Home ecosystem, but also the rumoured Home Hub.
It goes without saying that a camera designed by Apple would boast unique integrations with Apple services, along with a heightened focus on privacy because, well, that’s just Apple’s brand, isn’t it?
The camera is slated for a late 2026 launch, and we could even see other tech like smart doorbells follow in the future.
AI Smart Glasses
Of everything in this list, it’s Apple’s long-rumoured AI smart glasses that this writer is looking forward to most – and it’s also the most likely to slip into 2027.
Rumours currently point to a potential late-2026 reveal with an early-2027 release, but that could change – after all, Apple hasn’t had the best track record with early previews of devices (insert jokes about AirPower and redesigned Siri here) and it could choose to keep its cards closer to its chest.
Release aside, the rumoured specs are expected to compete with the popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses, featuring cameras, speakers, sensors, and, of course, AI integration, but there won’t be built-in screens a la Meta Display glasses. That’ll come further down the line, apparently.
As with Meta’s specs, all the processing is handled by your connected phone, and it’s safe to say they’ll be suitably stylish too, with multiple frame and material options rumoured.
