Happy New Year 2026 from AppleInsider

Even as the world counts down to the new year, AppleInsider staffers are here holding down the fort as we prepare for what’s next — Apple Intelligence improvements, a bigger smart home push, and maybe even the iPhone Fold.

There is little doubt that 2025 was a complex and controversial year for Apple. In between product releases, the company had to deal with increased regulatory scrutiny, complicated political environments, and a significant shift in global trade.

Things are unlikely to slow down, as rumors point to an incredibly busy spring and a massive fall release cycle. There are multiple new iPhones, iPads, Macs, and smart home technologies expected, not to mention a range of OS 27 releases that will be revealed in June.

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