TL;DR
Reports point to six major Apple hardware updates in 2026, spanning displays, laptops, tablets, a foldable iPhone, a low-cost MacBook and a home hub. Many of these items are described in rumor reports with details on chips, screens and form factors, but official confirmations and launch timing remain unannounced.
What happened
According to reports collected late in 2025, Apple is preparing a slate of new hardware for 2026 across multiple categories. The list includes a refreshed Studio Display in 27-inch sizes likely with miniLED panels and an upgraded A19 Pro chip; a 7-inch Apple home hub running a new homeOS and powered by an A18 chip that depends on improvements to Apple’s Siri/AI stack; a redesigned thinner MacBook Pro introducing OLED, a possible touchscreen and optional 5G support, expected to ship with the M6 family (Apple’s likely first 2nm processors); and Apple’s first tablet-style foldable iPhone with a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch cover screen, a titanium frame and Touch ID instead of Face ID. Also on the list are an entry-level 13-inch MacBook using an A18 Pro chip priced reportedly around $699 and an OLED iPad mini with improved water resistance and an A19 Pro chip. Many specifics remain described as rumors rather than confirmed statements from Apple.
Why it matters
- If accurate, the line-up represents Apple pushing chip and display advances across Macs, iPads and accessories, not just iPhones.
- A new home hub and homeOS could deepen Apple’s integration with home automation and Siri-driven services if AI capabilities improve.
- An entry-level A-series MacBook and a lower price point could broaden Apple’s laptop market reach and alter the existing MacBook Air positioning.
- A foldable iPhone would mark a significant new hardware category for Apple, with design choices (Touch ID, titanium frame) indicating a different approach than current foldables.
Key facts
- New Studio Display: Reportedly offered in 27-inch options, likely using miniLED panels and an A19 Pro chip — an update over the current Studio Display’s A13.
- Apple home hub: Said to feature a 7-inch display, run a new homeOS, and use an A18 chip; its launch is tied to improvements in Apple’s Siri/AI systems.
- MacBook Pro redesign: Reports indicate a thinner chassis, the first MacBook OLED panels, potential touchscreen support, possible 5G, and M6-series chips likely built on a 2nm process.
- First foldable iPhone: Described as a tablet-style foldable with a 7.8-inch inner screen, a 5.5-inch external display, an emphasis on a crease-free panel, Touch ID authentication, and a titanium frame.
- Cheaper MacBook: An entry-level 13-inch model expected to use an A18 Pro chip, available in multiple colors, and potentially starting near $699; would be the first MacBook with an A-series chipset if true.
- OLED iPad mini: Reportedly the first mini redesign since 2021, adopting OLED display tech, improved water resistance and an A19 Pro chip.
- Context: The coverage follows a notably active 2025 for Apple, which included new materials (Liquid Glass), the iPhone Air and updated iPhone Pro models.
- Many of these items are framed as rumors or reports; Apple has not provided official product announcements in the source material.
What to watch next
- Whether Apple schedules official launch events or press releases for each product and the precise timing of those announcements.
- How Apple positions the entry-level A-series MacBook relative to the MacBook Air and what compromises (materials, ports, features) enable a lower price — not confirmed in the source.
- The roadmap for Siri/Apple Intelligence improvements, since the home hub’s debut is described as contingent on those AI developments.
Quick glossary
- miniLED: A backlighting technology that uses many small LEDs to enable improved local dimming and higher contrast than traditional LCD backlights.
- OLED: A display technology where each pixel emits its own light, offering deeper blacks and high contrast without a separate backlight.
- A-series / M-series chips: Apple-designed system-on-chip families used in iPhones, iPads (A-series) and Macs (M-series), integrating CPU, GPU and other components.
- Foldable display: A flexible screen that can be bent or folded to enable devices that change between phone and tablet form factors.
- home hub: A dedicated smart-home device with a display and assistant features to control connected devices and provide contextual information.
Reader FAQ
When will these products ship?
Not confirmed in the source.
Will the foldable iPhone use Face ID?
Reports indicate it will likely use Touch ID instead of Face ID.
What chip families will power the new MacBook Pro and iPad mini?
The MacBook Pro is expected to use M6-family chips (likely 2nm); the OLED iPad mini is reported to include an A19 Pro chip.
Is the cheaper MacBook’s $699 price confirmed?
The $699 starting price is reported as a possibility in the source, not an official confirmation.
Does the home hub depend on Apple improving Siri or AI?
Yes — the source describes the product as relying on advancements in Apple Intelligence/Siri before it can debut.
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