Updated
Updated · MacRumors · Jul 2
Apple Plans 16 New Products for 2026, Including Foldable iPhone and Smart Home Hub
Updated
Updated · MacRumors · Jul 2

Apple Plans 16 New Products for 2026, Including Foldable iPhone and Smart Home Hub

3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Jul 2

Summary

  • At least 16 Apple products are now rumored for the rest of 2026 after a reported plan to add a 14-inch MacBook Pro base model with an M6 chip later this year.
  • The lineup spans iPhone 18 Pro models, a foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch updates, refreshed iPads and Macs, plus new Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini and a smart home hub.
  • Several of the devices are tied to Apple’s more personalized Siri, which has finally entered beta two years after its WWDC 2024 preview and was seen as a prerequisite for some delayed hardware.
  • The smart home push could be the biggest new category shift, with Apple expected to debut a 6-inch to 7-inch Siri-centric home hub alongside updated TV and speaker products.
  • Looking beyond 2026, Apple is also said to be preparing a redesigned OLED MacBook Ultra for late 2026 or early 2027.

Insights

Is Apple's huge 2026 product launch a bold AI-driven comeback or a delayed attempt to catch up with its rivals?
With its key AI features blocked in the EU, can Apple's next iPhone still justify its premium price for Europeans?
Is Apple's foldable iPhone a revolutionary device or a high-priced compromise for lacking features like Face ID and a telephoto camera?