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| Boilerpipe Text | Every year, Apple holds three or four events to unveil new products. There's often a spring event around March or April, the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, a September event focused on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes, an October or November event that features Macs and iPads.
In this guide, we're tracking the Apple events that are on the horizon, including what we're expecting to see at each one. Make sure to check in often, because we'll be updating this guide with new rumors regularly.
January 2026
In January 2026, Apple unveiled the second-generation AirTag. There was no event held because it was a one-off product announcement. Apple instead announced the new device via a press release.
The AirTag 2 features a louder, upgraded speaker and a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip that improves the range of Precision Finding.
March 4 Apple Experience
Apple held an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4, and ahead of the event, announced the iPhone 17e, the MacBook Air with M5 chip, the iPad Air with M4 chip, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, a low-cost $599 MacBook Neo, and the $599 iPhone 17e.
Later in March, Apple debuted the AirPods Max 2.
WWDC 2026
WWDC will take place in the middle of the year, likely during the first week or two of June. At WWDC, Apple will unveil the next-generation versions of its software, plus there are sometimes hardware announcements.
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27
New versions of iOS, macOS, and Apple's other software platforms will be previewed in June at WWDC before launching in September. New Apple Intelligence features are expected, and rumors suggest Apple is going to turn Siri into a ChatGPT-style chatbot.
Mac Studio
Sometime around the middle of 2026, the Mac Studio will get M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip technology. The M5 Max offers much faster CPU and GPU performance than the M5, and the M5 Ultra will double the M5 Max.
Mac mini
Apple is working on a Mac mini, and new models with codenames J873g and J873s were spotted in leaked Apple software. The codenames correspond to M5 and M5 Pro chips, but refresh timing is unclear. We're not expecting any design changes to the Mac mini, with the update focusing on internal improvements. The Mac mini could come in the middle of the year alongside the Mac Studio, but we could also be waiting until September or October.
September iPhone Event
Apple's September event will see the unveiling of new iPhone models and new Apple Watches. This year, we're expecting Apple's first foldable iPhone.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
The iPhone 18 Pro could get under-screen Face ID, which would allow Apple to remove the Dynamic Island, but some rumors claim there will be a hole-punch camera cutout in the top left corner of the display. The iPhone 18 Pro will use an A20 Pro chip built on Apple's 2nm process, and it could have a variable aperture Main lens.
iPhone Fold
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected in fall 2026. It's rumored to have a 5.3-inch external display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch internal display, with a book-style design that resembles an iPad mini when it's open. The "iPhone Fold" could be super thin at 4.5mm when open, and Apple is said to have used advanced display techniques and a highly durable hinge to nearly eliminate the device's crease. It will be equipped with an A20 chip, dual rear cameras, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the power button in the frame rather than Face ID. It could cost as much as $2,500.
Apple Watch Series 12
The Apple Watch Series 12 isn't expected to feature any major design changes, and we haven't heard any rumors about new capabilities that might be added. It could just get a chip refresh.
iPad mini 8
The next-generation version of the iPad mini is rumored to feature a major technology upgrade, with Apple set to adopt an OLED display. The iPad mini 8 could have a more water resistant design with a vibration-based speaker system that allows Apple to eliminate the device's speaker holes, plus it could use the same A20 chip that Apple plans to use in the iPhone 18 Pro.
HomePod mini 2
The HomePod mini 2 is reportedly ready to launch, but it's dependent on the next-generation version of Siri, which is now delayed until September. It will feature an updated S-series chip based on the Apple Watch Series 10, and we're expecting new color options to be available. Some rumors suggest that it will use Apple's N1 networking chip, but
leaked code indicates
that it will not use Apple's new chip technology.
Home Hub
Apple is planning to launch a home hub that will support smart home products, listening to music, making video calls, getting the weather, looking things up with ‌Siri‌, displaying photos, making notes, viewing calendar events, and more. The home hub has an all-display design with an iPad-like 7-inch display. There are two models, one that's designed to be mounted to the wall and one that's got an included speaker base that looks like a HomePod mini.
Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV will get a new Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, along with a faster A17 Pro processor that will add support for console-quality games and Apple Intelligence. No design changes are expected.
Late 2026
Apple could hold a second fall event, in either October or November. In years that Apple has done a second event, it has typically featured Macs and iPads.
OLED MacBook Pro
Apple is developing a revamped touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that uses next-generation 2-nanometer M6 chip technology, and it could come in either late 2026 or early 2027. Rumors suggest that the OLED MacBook Pro will feature a hole-punch camera without a notch, maximizing the available display area. Apple plans to adopt a reinforced hinge that stays stationary when the display is touched, and cuts down on any vibration associated with touch-based gestures.
Apple Security Camera
Rumors suggest that Apple is designing its own indoor security cameras that will connect to ‌HomeKit‌ and interface with the planned home hub. It could come as soon as late 2026.
Products With Unknown Release Dates
There are several new devices in the works that don't have solid release dates, so we could get these at any time, but toward the end of the year is most likely.
iPad 12
- Apple is working on an updated version of the low-cost iPad, and rumors suggest it will have the newest A19 chip that was first used in the iPhone 17. No other features are known at this time, but major design changes are not expected. We expected the iPad 12 in the spring, and it's no longer clear when it might come out.
AirPods 5
- Apple is developing
the AirPods 5
, but release timing is unknown. The AirPods 5 could get an updated H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. There are two models in the works, with Apple likely continuing to offer ANC and non-ANC versions.
AirPods Pro
- Apple is working on
another version
of the AirPods Pro that could have at least one tiny infrared camera and a next-generation H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. The camera would perhaps add support for in-air gestures, improving functionality with the Vision Pro. The next AirPods Pro could still be branded AirPods Pro 3 rather than AirPods Pro 4.
Apple Watch Ultra 4
- There is an Apple Watch Ultra 4 in development, but we don't know what features might be added, nor is it clear when it might launch. Apple so far hasn't necessarily refreshed the Apple Watch Ultra on an annual basis.
M5 Max iMac
- Apple is testing an M5 Max iMac, based on leaked internal software. Nothing is known about the machine except for the chip inside, but if it's a product slated for release, it could feature mini-LED display technology like the rumored Studio Display 2. Max chips are typically in "Pro" machines, so Apple could be planning to revive the iMac Pro. There may also be an M5 chip refresh for the 24-inch iMac.
Mac Pro
- Apple has deprioritized the Mac Pro, so it's not clear if there's going to be an update. If there is, the Mac Pro will get an M5 Ultra chip, Thunderbolt 5, and upgrades like 512GB RAM maximum and 16TB storage space.
AI Smart Glasses
- Apple is working on smart glasses that will rival Meta's AI Ray-Bans, and Apple might introduce them in 2026 before a 2027 launch. The smart glasses will include cameras, speakers, sensors, and AI, but no display. The glasses will support taking photos, listening to music, making phone calls, and interacting with AI.
2027 Product Launches
Apple is working on multiple products that are currently rumored for 2027.
iPhone 18
- Apple isn't going to release an iPhone 18 in September 2026, and will hold it until spring 2027. Apple is pursuing a split launch strategy, with more expensive iPhones launching in the fall and more affordable models coming the following spring. September 2026 will see the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple's first foldable iPhone.
AirPods Max
- Apple could refresh the AirPods Max in 2027, cutting down on weight. The headphones could get Apple's H2 chip or newer, adding features that include improved sound quality, better Active Noise Cancellation, longer battery life, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, Conversation Awareness, and support for "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri."
iPad Pro
- There is no new iPad Pro expected in 2026, but in 2027, it's expected to get a faster M6 chip and vapor chamber cooling to maximize performance.
OLED iMac
- Apple is working on a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display, and rumors suggest that it could come out as early as 2027.
iPhone 18e
- Also slated for spring 2027, the iPhone 18e could launch alongside the iPhone 18. It is expected to feature few changes.
iPhone Air 2
- There is no second-generation iPhone Air planned for fall 2026 because Apple has delayed it. It could instead come in spring 2027. Apple is reportedly looking at adding a second camera to make the device more appealing to consumers. The next iPhone Air might also
be more affordable
.
20th Anniversary iPhone
- The 2027 iPhone will have an "enclosure on the front and back that
curves around the device
edges," which allows for a bigger screen with no bezels.
The Information
says that it is not sure if the display itself will curve around the edges, but instead of a full metal frame, it has a "narrow metal band running around the midpoint of the device's edge. The selfie camera will move under the display, and it will be the first iPhone with no display cutouts at all. The 20th anniversary iPhone will launch in September 2027.
Tabletop robot
(J595) - Apple's
tabletop robot
with a thin robotic arm and swivel base is expected to be a more powerful version of the home hub. It's rumored to be launching sometime in 2027.
2026 Product Refresh Timeline
This list includes all of the devices that Apple has released in 2026 so far.
January 2026
-
AirTag 2
March 2026
-
iPhone 17e
March 2026
-
MacBook Neo
March 2026
-
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro
March 2026
-
M5 MacBook Air
March 2026
-
M4 iPad Air
March 2026
-
Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
March 2026
-
AirPods Max 2
2025 Product Refresh Timeline
February 2025 -
iPhone 16e
March 2025 -
MacBook Air
March 2025 -
Mac Studio
March 2025 -
iPad
March 2025 -
iPad Air
June 2025 (Announced) -
iOS 26
June 2025 (Announced) -
iPadOS 26
June 2025 (Announced) -
macOS Tahoe 26
June 2025 (Announced) -
visionOS 26
June 2025 (Announced) -
tvOS 26
June 2025 (Announced) -
watchOS 26
September 2025 (Released) -
iOS 26
September 2025 (Released) -
iPadOS 26
September 2025 (Released) -
macOS Tahoe 26
September 2025 (Released) -
visionOS 26
September 2025 (Released) -
tvOS 26
September 2025 (Released) -
watchOS 26
September 2025 -
iPhone 17
September 2025 -
iPhone Air
September 2025 -
iPhone 17 Pro
September 2025 -
iPhone 17 Pro Max
September 2025 -
Apple Watch Series 11
September 2025 -
Apple Watch SE 3
September 2025 -
Apple Watch Ultra 3
September 2025 -
AirPods Pro 3
October 2025 -
iPad Pro
October 2025 -
MacBook Pro
October 2025 -
Vision Pro
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# Apple Event Plans: New Products Coming in 2026
Friday March 20, 2026 1:38 PM PDT
by [Juli Clover](https://www.macrumors.com/author/juli-clover/)
Every year, Apple holds three or four events to unveil new products. There's often a spring event around March or April, the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, a September event focused on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes, an October or November event that features Macs and iPads.

In this guide, we're tracking the Apple events that are on the horizon, including what we're expecting to see at each one. Make sure to check in often, because we'll be updating this guide with new rumors regularly.
## January 2026
In January 2026, Apple unveiled the second-generation AirTag. There was no event held because it was a one-off product announcement. Apple instead announced the new device via a press release.
The AirTag 2 features a louder, upgraded speaker and a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip that improves the range of Precision Finding.
## March 4 Apple Experience
Apple held an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4, and ahead of the event, announced the iPhone 17e, the MacBook Air with M5 chip, the iPad Air with M4 chip, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, a low-cost \$599 MacBook Neo, and the \$599 iPhone 17e.
Later in March, Apple debuted the AirPods Max 2.
## WWDC 2026
WWDC will take place in the middle of the year, likely during the first week or two of June. At WWDC, Apple will unveil the next-generation versions of its software, plus there are sometimes hardware announcements.
### [iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-27-rumors/)
New versions of iOS, macOS, and Apple's other software platforms will be previewed in June at WWDC before launching in September. New Apple Intelligence features are expected, and rumors suggest Apple is going to turn Siri into a ChatGPT-style chatbot.
### [Mac Studio](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mac-studio/)
Sometime around the middle of 2026, the Mac Studio will get M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip technology. The M5 Max offers much faster CPU and GPU performance than the M5, and the M5 Ultra will double the M5 Max.
### [Mac mini](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-mini/)
Apple is working on a Mac mini, and new models with codenames J873g and J873s were spotted in leaked Apple software. The codenames correspond to M5 and M5 Pro chips, but refresh timing is unclear. We're not expecting any design changes to the Mac mini, with the update focusing on internal improvements. The Mac mini could come in the middle of the year alongside the Mac Studio, but we could also be waiting until September or October.
## September iPhone Event
Apple's September event will see the unveiling of new iPhone models and new Apple Watches. This year, we're expecting Apple's first foldable iPhone.
### [iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/)
The iPhone 18 Pro could get under-screen Face ID, which would allow Apple to remove the Dynamic Island, but some rumors claim there will be a hole-punch camera cutout in the top left corner of the display. The iPhone 18 Pro will use an A20 Pro chip built on Apple's 2nm process, and it could have a variable aperture Main lens.
### [iPhone Fold](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/foldable-iphone/)
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected in fall 2026. It's rumored to have a 5.3-inch external display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch internal display, with a book-style design that resembles an iPad mini when it's open. The "iPhone Fold" could be super thin at 4.5mm when open, and Apple is said to have used advanced display techniques and a highly durable hinge to nearly eliminate the device's crease. It will be equipped with an A20 chip, dual rear cameras, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the power button in the frame rather than Face ID. It could cost as much as \$2,500.
### [Apple Watch Series 12](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch/)
The Apple Watch Series 12 isn't expected to feature any major design changes, and we haven't heard any rumors about new capabilities that might be added. It could just get a chip refresh.
### [iPad mini 8](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-mini/)
The next-generation version of the iPad mini is rumored to feature a major technology upgrade, with Apple set to adopt an OLED display. The iPad mini 8 could have a more water resistant design with a vibration-based speaker system that allows Apple to eliminate the device's speaker holes, plus it could use the same A20 chip that Apple plans to use in the iPhone 18 Pro.
### [HomePod mini 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/homepod-mini/)
The HomePod mini 2 is reportedly ready to launch, but it's dependent on the next-generation version of Siri, which is now delayed until September. It will feature an updated S-series chip based on the Apple Watch Series 10, and we're expecting new color options to be available. Some rumors suggest that it will use Apple's N1 networking chip, but [leaked code indicates](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/homepod-mini-2-chip-rumor/) that it will not use Apple's new chip technology.
### [Home Hub](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-command-center/)
Apple is planning to launch a home hub that will support smart home products, listening to music, making video calls, getting the weather, looking things up with ‌Siri‌, displaying photos, making notes, viewing calendar events, and more. The home hub has an all-display design with an iPad-like 7-inch display. There are two models, one that's designed to be mounted to the wall and one that's got an included speaker base that looks like a HomePod mini.
### [Apple TV 4K](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/2024-apple-tv/)
The Apple TV will get a new Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, along with a faster A17 Pro processor that will add support for console-quality games and Apple Intelligence. No design changes are expected.
## Late 2026
Apple could hold a second fall event, in either October or November. In years that Apple has done a second event, it has typically featured Macs and iPads.
### [OLED MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/16/macbook-pro-oled-touch-screen/)
Apple is developing a revamped touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that uses next-generation 2-nanometer M6 chip technology, and it could come in either late 2026 or early 2027. Rumors suggest that the OLED MacBook Pro will feature a hole-punch camera without a notch, maximizing the available display area. Apple plans to adopt a reinforced hinge that stays stationary when the display is touched, and cuts down on any vibration associated with touch-based gestures.
### Apple Security Camera
Rumors suggest that Apple is designing its own indoor security cameras that will connect to ‌HomeKit‌ and interface with the planned home hub. It could come as soon as late 2026.
## Products With Unknown Release Dates
There are several new devices in the works that don't have solid release dates, so we could get these at any time, but toward the end of the year is most likely.
- [iPad 12](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-12/) - Apple is working on an updated version of the low-cost iPad, and rumors suggest it will have the newest A19 chip that was first used in the iPhone 17. No other features are known at this time, but major design changes are not expected. We expected the iPad 12 in the spring, and it's no longer clear when it might come out.
- **[AirPods 5](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods/)** - Apple is developing [the AirPods 5](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/12/new-airpods-pro-airpods-5-h3-chip-rumors/), but release timing is unknown. The AirPods 5 could get an updated H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. There are two models in the works, with Apple likely continuing to offer ANC and non-ANC versions.
- **[AirPods Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/)** - Apple is working on [another version](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/12/new-airpods-pro-airpods-5-h3-chip-rumors/) of the AirPods Pro that could have at least one tiny infrared camera and a next-generation H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. The camera would perhaps add support for in-air gestures, improving functionality with the Vision Pro. The next AirPods Pro could still be branded AirPods Pro 3 rather than AirPods Pro 4.
- **[Apple Watch Ultra 4](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-ultra/)** - There is an Apple Watch Ultra 4 in development, but we don't know what features might be added, nor is it clear when it might launch. Apple so far hasn't necessarily refreshed the Apple Watch Ultra on an annual basis.
- **[M5 Max iMac](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/imac/)** - Apple is testing an M5 Max iMac, based on leaked internal software. Nothing is known about the machine except for the chip inside, but if it's a product slated for release, it could feature mini-LED display technology like the rumored Studio Display 2. Max chips are typically in "Pro" machines, so Apple could be planning to revive the iMac Pro. There may also be an M5 chip refresh for the 24-inch iMac.
- **[Mac Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-pro/)** - Apple has deprioritized the Mac Pro, so it's not clear if there's going to be an update. If there is, the Mac Pro will get an M5 Ultra chip, Thunderbolt 5, and upgrades like 512GB RAM maximum and 16TB storage space.
- **[AI Smart Glasses](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-smart-glasses/)** - Apple is working on smart glasses that will rival Meta's AI Ray-Bans, and Apple might introduce them in 2026 before a 2027 launch. The smart glasses will include cameras, speakers, sensors, and AI, but no display. The glasses will support taking photos, listening to music, making phone calls, and interacting with AI.
## 2027 Product Launches
Apple is working on multiple products that are currently rumored for 2027.
- **[iPhone 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/)** - Apple isn't going to release an iPhone 18 in September 2026, and will hold it until spring 2027. Apple is pursuing a split launch strategy, with more expensive iPhones launching in the fall and more affordable models coming the following spring. September 2026 will see the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple's first foldable iPhone.
- **[AirPods Max](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-max/)** - Apple could refresh the AirPods Max in 2027, cutting down on weight. The headphones could get Apple's H2 chip or newer, adding features that include improved sound quality, better Active Noise Cancellation, longer battery life, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, Conversation Awareness, and support for "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri."
- **[iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/)** - There is no new iPad Pro expected in 2026, but in 2027, it's expected to get a faster M6 chip and vapor chamber cooling to maximize performance.
- **[OLED iMac](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/imac/)** - Apple is working on a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display, and rumors suggest that it could come out as early as 2027.
- **iPhone 18e** - Also slated for spring 2027, the iPhone 18e could launch alongside the iPhone 18. It is expected to feature few changes.
- **iPhone Air 2** - There is no second-generation iPhone Air planned for fall 2026 because Apple has delayed it. It could instead come in spring 2027. Apple is reportedly looking at adding a second camera to make the device more appealing to consumers. The next iPhone Air might also [be more affordable](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/iphone-air-2-two-rumored-changes/).
- **20th Anniversary iPhone** - The 2027 iPhone will have an "enclosure on the front and back that [curves around the device](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/iphone-of-dreams-is-two-years-away/) edges," which allows for a bigger screen with no bezels. *The Information* says that it is not sure if the display itself will curve around the edges, but instead of a full metal frame, it has a "narrow metal band running around the midpoint of the device's edge. The selfie camera will move under the display, and it will be the first iPhone with no display cutouts at all. The 20th anniversary iPhone will launch in September 2027.
- **Tabletop robot** (J595) - Apple's [tabletop robot](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-robot/) with a thin robotic arm and swivel base is expected to be a more powerful version of the home hub. It's rumored to be launching sometime in 2027.
## 2026 Product Refresh Timeline
This list includes all of the devices that Apple has released in 2026 so far.
- **January 2026** - [AirTag 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airtags/)
- **March 2026** - [iPhone 17e](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17e/)
- **March 2026** - [MacBook Neo](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/)
- **March 2026** - [M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/)
- **March 2026** - [M5 MacBook Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-air/)
- **March 2026** - [M4 iPad Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-air/)
- **March 2026** - [Studio Display and Studio Display XDR](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/studio-display/)
- **March 2026** - [AirPods Max 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-max/)
## 2025 Product Refresh Timeline
- February 2025 - [iPhone 16e](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-16e/)
- March 2025 - [MacBook Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-air/)
- March 2025 - [Mac Studio](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-studio/)
- March 2025 - [iPad](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/)
- March 2025 - [iPad Air](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-air/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [iOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [iPadOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [macOS Tahoe 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-tahoe/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [visionOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [tvOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [watchOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [iOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [iPadOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [macOS Tahoe 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-tahoe/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [visionOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [tvOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [watchOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone 17](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-air/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone 17 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone 17 Pro Max](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/)
- September 2025 - [Apple Watch Series 11](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch/)
- September 2025 - [Apple Watch SE 3](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-se/)
- September 2025 - [Apple Watch Ultra 3](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-ultra/)
- September 2025 - [AirPods Pro 3](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/)
- October 2025 - [iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/)
- October 2025 - [MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/)
- October 2025 - [Vision Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/vision-pro/)
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### [Gurman: New iPhone SE and More Likely at Apple Event in March or April](https://www.macrumors.com/2022/01/09/apple-event-march-or-april-2022-gurman/)
Sunday January 9, 2022 5:08 am PST by [Joe Rossignol](https://www.macrumors.com/author/joe-rossignol/)
Apple's first event of 2022 will likely take place in March or April, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today in his "Power On" newsletter. Gurman said a new iPhone SE with support for 5G and a faster chip is likely to be among the announcements at the event. "Apple's first virtual event of 2022 is coming up in just a few short months and is likely to take place in either March or April, I'm...
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### [Upcoming MacBook Pro Models Could Feature 120Hz Mini-LED Displays](https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/12/macbook-pro-120hz-mini-led-display/)
Tuesday October 12, 2021 10:01 am PDT by [Juli Clover](https://www.macrumors.com/author/juli-clover/)
Apple today announced an upcoming "Unleashed" event for Monday, October 18, and the event is expected to focus on the MacBook Pro, which is long overdue for a refresh. We've been hearing endless exciting rumors about the new machines, but this morning, display analyst Ross Young shared something new - the upcoming MacBook Pro models could feature a 120Hz refresh rate. In a Twitter...
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### [Apple Highlights Upcoming October 18 Event With Interactive AR Logo](https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/12/apple-october-18-event-ar-logo/)
Tuesday October 12, 2021 9:57 am PDT by [Juli Clover](https://www.macrumors.com/author/juli-clover/)
Apple just announced its second fall event, which is set to take place on Monday, October 18. As usual, the Apple Events webpage features an augmented reality logo that you can see when viewing the page on an iOS device. Open up the Apple Events page on an iPhone or an iPad and then tap on the logo to open the augmented reality interface. Apple asks you to scan around the room and then...
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### ['Unleashed' Apple Event Focusing on New Macs to Take Place on October 18](https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/12/apple-event-unleashed-october-18/)
Tuesday October 12, 2021 9:07 am PDT by [Juli Clover](https://www.macrumors.com/author/juli-clover/)
Apple today announced that it will be holding a special event on Monday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The event is set to take place at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, and it will once again be a digital only event. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. When there are a lot of products coming in the fall months, Apple...
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### [When Could the October Apple Event Be Held?](https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/07/when-is-october-apple-event/)
Thursday October 7, 2021 10:58 am PDT by [Hartley Charlton](https://www.macrumors.com/author/hartley-charlton/)
Update: Apple has now announced its October event for Monday, October 18. Apple is rumored to be hosting an event this month to unveil new MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, and third-generation AirPods. While the date of Apple's rumored October event has not yet been confirmed, its timing has started to be narrowed down, giving us a hint at when we could see the event take place. Sub ...
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| Readable Markdown | Every year, Apple holds three or four events to unveil new products. There's often a spring event around March or April, the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, a September event focused on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes, an October or November event that features Macs and iPads.

In this guide, we're tracking the Apple events that are on the horizon, including what we're expecting to see at each one. Make sure to check in often, because we'll be updating this guide with new rumors regularly.
## January 2026
In January 2026, Apple unveiled the second-generation AirTag. There was no event held because it was a one-off product announcement. Apple instead announced the new device via a press release.
The AirTag 2 features a louder, upgraded speaker and a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip that improves the range of Precision Finding.
## March 4 Apple Experience
Apple held an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4, and ahead of the event, announced the iPhone 17e, the MacBook Air with M5 chip, the iPad Air with M4 chip, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, a low-cost \$599 MacBook Neo, and the \$599 iPhone 17e.
Later in March, Apple debuted the AirPods Max 2.
## WWDC 2026
WWDC will take place in the middle of the year, likely during the first week or two of June. At WWDC, Apple will unveil the next-generation versions of its software, plus there are sometimes hardware announcements.
### [iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-27-rumors/)
New versions of iOS, macOS, and Apple's other software platforms will be previewed in June at WWDC before launching in September. New Apple Intelligence features are expected, and rumors suggest Apple is going to turn Siri into a ChatGPT-style chatbot.
### [Mac Studio](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mac-studio/)
Sometime around the middle of 2026, the Mac Studio will get M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip technology. The M5 Max offers much faster CPU and GPU performance than the M5, and the M5 Ultra will double the M5 Max.
### [Mac mini](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-mini/)
Apple is working on a Mac mini, and new models with codenames J873g and J873s were spotted in leaked Apple software. The codenames correspond to M5 and M5 Pro chips, but refresh timing is unclear. We're not expecting any design changes to the Mac mini, with the update focusing on internal improvements. The Mac mini could come in the middle of the year alongside the Mac Studio, but we could also be waiting until September or October.
## September iPhone Event
Apple's September event will see the unveiling of new iPhone models and new Apple Watches. This year, we're expecting Apple's first foldable iPhone.
### [iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/)
The iPhone 18 Pro could get under-screen Face ID, which would allow Apple to remove the Dynamic Island, but some rumors claim there will be a hole-punch camera cutout in the top left corner of the display. The iPhone 18 Pro will use an A20 Pro chip built on Apple's 2nm process, and it could have a variable aperture Main lens.
### [iPhone Fold](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/foldable-iphone/)
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected in fall 2026. It's rumored to have a 5.3-inch external display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch internal display, with a book-style design that resembles an iPad mini when it's open. The "iPhone Fold" could be super thin at 4.5mm when open, and Apple is said to have used advanced display techniques and a highly durable hinge to nearly eliminate the device's crease. It will be equipped with an A20 chip, dual rear cameras, and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the power button in the frame rather than Face ID. It could cost as much as \$2,500.
### [Apple Watch Series 12](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch/)
The Apple Watch Series 12 isn't expected to feature any major design changes, and we haven't heard any rumors about new capabilities that might be added. It could just get a chip refresh.
### [iPad mini 8](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-mini/)
The next-generation version of the iPad mini is rumored to feature a major technology upgrade, with Apple set to adopt an OLED display. The iPad mini 8 could have a more water resistant design with a vibration-based speaker system that allows Apple to eliminate the device's speaker holes, plus it could use the same A20 chip that Apple plans to use in the iPhone 18 Pro.
### [HomePod mini 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/homepod-mini/)
The HomePod mini 2 is reportedly ready to launch, but it's dependent on the next-generation version of Siri, which is now delayed until September. It will feature an updated S-series chip based on the Apple Watch Series 10, and we're expecting new color options to be available. Some rumors suggest that it will use Apple's N1 networking chip, but [leaked code indicates](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/homepod-mini-2-chip-rumor/) that it will not use Apple's new chip technology.
### [Home Hub](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-command-center/)
Apple is planning to launch a home hub that will support smart home products, listening to music, making video calls, getting the weather, looking things up with ‌Siri‌, displaying photos, making notes, viewing calendar events, and more. The home hub has an all-display design with an iPad-like 7-inch display. There are two models, one that's designed to be mounted to the wall and one that's got an included speaker base that looks like a HomePod mini.
### [Apple TV 4K](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/2024-apple-tv/)
The Apple TV will get a new Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, along with a faster A17 Pro processor that will add support for console-quality games and Apple Intelligence. No design changes are expected.
## Late 2026
Apple could hold a second fall event, in either October or November. In years that Apple has done a second event, it has typically featured Macs and iPads.
### [OLED MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/16/macbook-pro-oled-touch-screen/)
Apple is developing a revamped touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that uses next-generation 2-nanometer M6 chip technology, and it could come in either late 2026 or early 2027. Rumors suggest that the OLED MacBook Pro will feature a hole-punch camera without a notch, maximizing the available display area. Apple plans to adopt a reinforced hinge that stays stationary when the display is touched, and cuts down on any vibration associated with touch-based gestures.
### Apple Security Camera
Rumors suggest that Apple is designing its own indoor security cameras that will connect to ‌HomeKit‌ and interface with the planned home hub. It could come as soon as late 2026.
## Products With Unknown Release Dates
There are several new devices in the works that don't have solid release dates, so we could get these at any time, but toward the end of the year is most likely.
- [iPad 12](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-12/) - Apple is working on an updated version of the low-cost iPad, and rumors suggest it will have the newest A19 chip that was first used in the iPhone 17. No other features are known at this time, but major design changes are not expected. We expected the iPad 12 in the spring, and it's no longer clear when it might come out.
- **[AirPods 5](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods/)** - Apple is developing [the AirPods 5](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/12/new-airpods-pro-airpods-5-h3-chip-rumors/), but release timing is unknown. The AirPods 5 could get an updated H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. There are two models in the works, with Apple likely continuing to offer ANC and non-ANC versions.
- **[AirPods Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/)** - Apple is working on [another version](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/12/new-airpods-pro-airpods-5-h3-chip-rumors/) of the AirPods Pro that could have at least one tiny infrared camera and a next-generation H3 chip with improved sound quality and lower latency. The camera would perhaps add support for in-air gestures, improving functionality with the Vision Pro. The next AirPods Pro could still be branded AirPods Pro 3 rather than AirPods Pro 4.
- **[Apple Watch Ultra 4](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-ultra/)** - There is an Apple Watch Ultra 4 in development, but we don't know what features might be added, nor is it clear when it might launch. Apple so far hasn't necessarily refreshed the Apple Watch Ultra on an annual basis.
- **[M5 Max iMac](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/imac/)** - Apple is testing an M5 Max iMac, based on leaked internal software. Nothing is known about the machine except for the chip inside, but if it's a product slated for release, it could feature mini-LED display technology like the rumored Studio Display 2. Max chips are typically in "Pro" machines, so Apple could be planning to revive the iMac Pro. There may also be an M5 chip refresh for the 24-inch iMac.
- **[Mac Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-pro/)** - Apple has deprioritized the Mac Pro, so it's not clear if there's going to be an update. If there is, the Mac Pro will get an M5 Ultra chip, Thunderbolt 5, and upgrades like 512GB RAM maximum and 16TB storage space.
- **[AI Smart Glasses](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-smart-glasses/)** - Apple is working on smart glasses that will rival Meta's AI Ray-Bans, and Apple might introduce them in 2026 before a 2027 launch. The smart glasses will include cameras, speakers, sensors, and AI, but no display. The glasses will support taking photos, listening to music, making phone calls, and interacting with AI.
## 2027 Product Launches
Apple is working on multiple products that are currently rumored for 2027.
- **[iPhone 18](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-18/)** - Apple isn't going to release an iPhone 18 in September 2026, and will hold it until spring 2027. Apple is pursuing a split launch strategy, with more expensive iPhones launching in the fall and more affordable models coming the following spring. September 2026 will see the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple's first foldable iPhone.
- **[AirPods Max](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-max/)** - Apple could refresh the AirPods Max in 2027, cutting down on weight. The headphones could get Apple's H2 chip or newer, adding features that include improved sound quality, better Active Noise Cancellation, longer battery life, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Volume, Conversation Awareness, and support for "Siri" instead of "Hey Siri."
- **[iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/)** - There is no new iPad Pro expected in 2026, but in 2027, it's expected to get a faster M6 chip and vapor chamber cooling to maximize performance.
- **[OLED iMac](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/imac/)** - Apple is working on a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display, and rumors suggest that it could come out as early as 2027.
- **iPhone 18e** - Also slated for spring 2027, the iPhone 18e could launch alongside the iPhone 18. It is expected to feature few changes.
- **iPhone Air 2** - There is no second-generation iPhone Air planned for fall 2026 because Apple has delayed it. It could instead come in spring 2027. Apple is reportedly looking at adding a second camera to make the device more appealing to consumers. The next iPhone Air might also [be more affordable](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/iphone-air-2-two-rumored-changes/).
- **20th Anniversary iPhone** - The 2027 iPhone will have an "enclosure on the front and back that [curves around the device](https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/iphone-of-dreams-is-two-years-away/) edges," which allows for a bigger screen with no bezels. *The Information* says that it is not sure if the display itself will curve around the edges, but instead of a full metal frame, it has a "narrow metal band running around the midpoint of the device's edge. The selfie camera will move under the display, and it will be the first iPhone with no display cutouts at all. The 20th anniversary iPhone will launch in September 2027.
- **Tabletop robot** (J595) - Apple's [tabletop robot](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-robot/) with a thin robotic arm and swivel base is expected to be a more powerful version of the home hub. It's rumored to be launching sometime in 2027.
## 2026 Product Refresh Timeline
This list includes all of the devices that Apple has released in 2026 so far.
- **January 2026** - [AirTag 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airtags/)
- **March 2026** - [iPhone 17e](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17e/)
- **March 2026** - [MacBook Neo](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-neo/)
- **March 2026** - [M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/)
- **March 2026** - [M5 MacBook Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-air/)
- **March 2026** - [M4 iPad Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-air/)
- **March 2026** - [Studio Display and Studio Display XDR](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/studio-display/)
- **March 2026** - [AirPods Max 2](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-max/)
## 2025 Product Refresh Timeline
- February 2025 - [iPhone 16e](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-16e/)
- March 2025 - [MacBook Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-air/)
- March 2025 - [Mac Studio](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/mac-studio/)
- March 2025 - [iPad](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad/)
- March 2025 - [iPad Air](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ipad-air/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [iOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [iPadOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [macOS Tahoe 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-tahoe/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [visionOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [tvOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/)
- June 2025 (Announced) - [watchOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [iOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-26/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [iPadOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipados-26/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [macOS Tahoe 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-tahoe/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [visionOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-vision-pro/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [tvOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-tv/)
- September 2025 (Released) - [watchOS 26](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-26/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone 17](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone Air](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-air/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone 17 Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/)
- September 2025 - [iPhone 17 Pro Max](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-17-pro/)
- September 2025 - [Apple Watch Series 11](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch/)
- September 2025 - [Apple Watch SE 3](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-se/)
- September 2025 - [Apple Watch Ultra 3](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/apple-watch-ultra/)
- September 2025 - [AirPods Pro 3](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/airpods-pro/)
- October 2025 - [iPad Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/)
- October 2025 - [MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macbook-pro/)
- October 2025 - [Vision Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/vision-pro/)
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