2025 was a fairly humdrum year for Apple from a hardware perspective. While the company’s software—including the “26” versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS—got a major visual overhaul, Apple’s hardware lineup included just one brand new product: the iPhone Air.
But that is set to change in 2026. This year, Apple is expected to release a number of brand-new hardware products, along with some updates to existing ones. And yes, AI will be a focus, too. Here’s what—and when—to expect from Apple in 2026.
iPhone Fold
The most anticipated device Apple is expected to release this year is a foldable iPhone. Colloquially known as the “iPhone Fold,” this device will be the first-ever dual-screen iPhone and will take the form of a book rather than a clamshell device.,
Rumors are running wild about the device’s reported specs, but it is highly likely to feature an industry-first “crease-free” display, which measures around 7.5 inches when unfolded. Its front-facing folded display is expected to come in at around 5.5 inches.
A foldable phone will be an entirely new product category for Apple, and the iPhone maker’s entry into this market is expected to help foldables go mainstream. Expect the iPhone Fold to debut in the fall.
An affordable MacBook
MacBooks are amazing laptops—but they’re pricey. The least expensive MacBook that Apple currently sells is the $999 MacBook Air. But this year, that will change.
Multiple reports suggest that Apple will release a low-cost, entry-level MacBook with a display size of around 13.6 inches. What’s unique about this MacBook is that it will reportedly be the first to be powered by an A-series chip. The A series is the chipset found in the company’s iPhones. Current MacBooks are powered by the more advanced M-series chips.
