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Apple is reportedly preparing a packed product lineup for early 2026, with major upgrades planned across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even a new external display, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.
Leading the charge will be the iPhone 17e, a follow-up to the iPhone 16e that launched earlier this year. The iPhone 17e will feature Apple’s new A19 chip — the same processor expected to power this fall’s iPhone 17 lineup — signaling a possible shift to annual updates for Apple’s entry-level smartphone. Previously, Apple’s iPhone SE lineup followed a slower release cycle.
Also in the pipeline are new M5-powered MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs, per sources. The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, originally expected later this year, may now arrive in early 2026. These will likely be the last to use Apple’s current MacBook Pro design, first introduced in 2021, before a rumoured OLED redesign that earlier reports pegged for a 2026 launch but may now be delayed.
Apple’s next-gen M5 chips, which recently entered mass production, are also set to appear in a faster iPad Pro refresh and an upgraded Vision Pro headset expected as early as October.
In addition, Apple is preparing new iPad Air and entry-level iPad models for early next year, both sporting faster chips. The refreshed iPad Air will move to the M4 processor, while the entry-level iPad will receive a modest speed boost over the current A16 model but retain the same design.
Other products reportedly in development include Apple’s first new external monitor since the Studio Display in 2022, due to arrive sometime in spring 2026, and a long-delayed smart home hub that could finally debut next year, pending completion of Apple’s new AI-powered Siri assistant.
With such an aggressive launch schedule, Apple appears to be setting the stage for a busy 2026 — especially as it looks to rebound from softer demand over the last couple of years.
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