Apple Anticipated to Launch Five New Products in 2026

Apple is projected to unveil five new products in 2026, expanding its portfolio with a smart home hub, a Face ID-enabled doorbell, a MacBook featuring the A18 Pro chip, a foldable iPhone, and augmented reality glasses.

The smart home hub, internally referred to as J490, is anticipated to launch in mid-2026. It is expected to feature a 7-inch display with rounded corners, a half-dome base, and thin bezels, resembling devices like the Google Nest Hub. The hub will run on an operating system called "Charismatic," designed for multi-user households, and will include widgets, clock faces, and core Apple apps such as Music, Calendar, Notes, and Reminders. A front-facing camera is expected to recognize users and personalize content accordingly. Siri will play a central role, with Apple developing a large language model (LLM) version capable of integrating personal data for richer responses. This new Siri could debut as early as next spring, with a redesigned interface rolling out across iPhones and iPads in 2026.

In December 2024, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple was in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID. He indicated that the doorbell would wirelessly connect to a compatible deadbolt lock. Gurman suggested that Apple's doorbell would launch in 2026 at the earliest, so it could be unveiled this year if that timeframe remains accurate.

Apple plans to release a lower-priced MacBook with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip this year, according to several reports and leakers. This would be an all-new model positioned below the MacBook Air in the Mac lineup. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was first to reveal that Apple is allegedly planning a more affordable MacBook. Last year, he said the laptop would have around a 13-inch display and come in silver, blue, pink, and yellow finishes. A few rumors have specifically mentioned that it will have a 12.9-inch display.

The foldable iPhone, referred to as the "iPhone Fold," is expected to launch in September 2026. It is anticipated to feature a book-style design, opening and closing like a book. When unfolded, the display is expected to measure around 7.6 inches, and when closed, approximately 5.3 inches. The device is said to resemble an iPad mini when unfolded and will utilize OLED display technology. Apple is reportedly focusing on thinness, with the foldable iPhone potentially measuring just 4.5mm when open and between 9mm and 9.5mm when closed. The device may not include Face ID, instead opting for a Touch ID side button similar to that of an iPad. The foldable iPhone is expected to be priced between $2,000 and $2,500.

Apple reportedly plans to unveil augmented reality smart glasses as early as this year, although they might not begin arriving to customers until 2027. Apple's glasses would compete with the Meta Ray-Bans, which now offer an in-lens display. Apple's first smart glasses will reportedly have speakers for music playback, cameras for photos and video, voice control, and potentially health features, but an in-lens display is not expected until at least the second generation.