Apple has spent the last two years quietly waiting on one thing: a smarter Siri.
Now that the revamped assistant has landed in beta, a backlog of delayed hardware is finally moving forward. According to MacRumors, the company is now tracking as many as 16 new products for release by the end of 2026, one of its busiest stretches in years.
The lineup stretches across nearly every major product category, including iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches and smart home devices. While Apple has not confirmed the plans, reports suggest several products that were delayed while the company worked on its next-generation Siri experience are now moving closer to launch.
Foldable iPhone headlines the lineup
The most anticipated device is Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, expected to launch as the iPhone Ultra.
The device could feature a 7.7- or 7.8-inch folding inner display alongside a 5.3- or 5.5-inch outer screen. It is also expected to replace Face ID with a Touch ID-enabled power button and introduce multitasking features in iOS 27 designed specifically for the larger foldable display.
Apple is also rumored to be preparing the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with the new A20 Pro processor, a smaller Dynamic Island, camera improvements, Apple’s next-generation C2 modem, and support for satellite-based 5G web browsing.
Macs, iPads, and watches are also set for upgrades
Apple’s Mac lineup is expected to receive a broad refresh.
Reports point to updated Mac Studio, Mac mini and iMac models powered by M5-series chips, while Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple also plans to introduce a new 14-inch MacBook Pro equipped with an M6 chip later this year.
On the tablet side, the entry-level iPad is expected to gain an A18 or A19 processor with Apple Intelligence support. The iPad mini could receive an OLED display, a newer chip, improved speakers, and better water resistance.
Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are rumored to feature faster processors, with reports also mentioning possible Touch ID integration, additional health sensors and expanded satellite capabilities.
Smart home expansion continues
Apple is also expected to strengthen its smart home ecosystem.
A new Home Hub is rumored to combine a 6- to 7-inch display with an A18 chip, FaceTime support and Apple Intelligence, allowing it to function as a central controller for connected home devices. Updated versions of the Apple TV, HomePod and HomePod mini are also reportedly in development, bringing newer chips, Wi-Fi 7 support and deeper Siri integration.
Summary table
Here’s a breakdown of the 16 expected products and their key upgrades across iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and home devices.
| Category | Product | Key Rumored Specifications & Features |
|---|---|---|
| iPhones | iPhone 18 Pro | A20 Pro chip, smaller Dynamic Island, simplified Camera Control button, Dark Cherry color, variable aperture camera, C2 modem (5G via satellite). |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Shares all features of the standard Pro model, with reports indicating it may feature a slightly thicker chassis. | |
| iPhone Ultra (Foldable) | First folding iPhone. 7.7-inch inner screen, 5.3-inch outer display, dual rear cameras, Touch ID power button (no Face ID), running a multitasking-optimized iOS 27. | |
| Macs | Mac Studio | Processing upgrade from M4 Max / M3 Ultra up to the newer M5 Max and M5 Ultra silicon. |
| Mac mini | Compact desktop update moving from M4 / M4 Pro chips to the M5 and M5 Pro generation. | |
| iMac | Standard all-in-one desktop moving from the M4 processor to the M5, alongside refreshed color options. | |
| 14-inch MacBook Pro (Base) | Entry-tier professional laptop skipping directly ahead to a brand-new M6 chip. | |
| MacBook Ultra | Premium laptop redesign (late 2026/early 2027) featuring an OLED touchscreen, M5 Pro/Max chips, a thinner frame, Dynamic Island, and touch-friendly macOS 27. | |
| iPads | iPad 12 (Base) | Budget tablet upgrading from the A16 chip to an A18 or A19 chip to natively support Apple Intelligence features. |
| iPad mini | Form factor jump featuring an OLED display, A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip, a vibration-based speaker system, and added water resistance. | |
| Apple Watches | Apple Watch Series 12 | Driven by a faster S11 chip, with disputed reports pointing toward Touch ID integration and newly designed health sensors. |
| Apple Watch Ultra 4 | Rugged wearable gaining the S11 chip and expanded satellite features, including satellite-based Apple Maps and photo sharing via Messages. | |
| Smart Home | Home Hub | All-new category product. Features a 6-to-7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime support, and a redesigned tabletop/wall-mounted interface. |
| Apple TV | Upgrading to an A17 Pro chip for localized Siri processing, alongside an N1 chip supporting Wi-Fi 7. Future versions may feature a built-in FaceTime camera. | |
| HomePod mini | Refreshed compact speaker with an S9 or newer chip for advanced Siri integration, Wi-Fi 7 (N1 chip), a 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband chip, and a potential new Red color. | |
| HomePod (Full Size) | A refreshed iteration of the flagship smart speaker rebuilt specifically to handle the hardware demands of the revamped, personalized Siri AI. |
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Why it matters
If Apple’s reported roadmap materializes, it would represent one of the company’s broadest hardware refreshes in years. Instead of focusing on a single flagship product, Apple appears to be updating nearly every major category while introducing entirely new form factors such as a foldable iPhone and a dedicated smart home hub.
The strategy could also help Apple reinforce its growing focus on on-device AI, with many of the rumored devices designed around the company’s more advanced Siri experience and Apple Intelligence features.
AI is becoming the common thread
Rather than treating artificial intelligence as a standalone feature, Apple appears to be positioning it as the foundation that ties together its next-generation hardware. Delays linked to Siri suggest the company wants software capabilities ready before introducing devices that depend on them, reducing the risk of launching hardware before key experiences are complete.
Consumers should also keep expectations in check. None of the products have been officially announced. Specifications could change before launch, and some devices, particularly larger redesigns like the MacBook Ultra, may ultimately slip into early 2027.
For buyers considering an upgrade, waiting for Apple’s autumn announcements may provide a clearer picture before making a purchase.
Also read: For a closer look at Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone, including why the company reportedly raised its production target to 10 million units, read our full coverage.
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