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Apple is primed to start 2026 in a big way with not just one but a total of five exciting products said to be in the plans.
Apple is set for a busy 2026 which not only includes its first-ever foldable iPhone but also a slew of other products that will have many people waiting. The company is not looking to rest on its 2025 laurels, which does include the funky iPhone 17 Pro series in orange colour among other new additions in the market.
iPhone 17e looks to be the next mid-range variant from Apple and it is expected to launch as the successor to iPhone 16e early next year. Apple is expected to use the new A19 chipset to power the 17e model which should look like the first version.
Apple is also planning for a budget MacBook model that is primed to launch in early 2026. The screen size is expected to be smaller than 13-inch and the company is expected to use less premium materials to keep the price down. The device is close to production and is likely to use the display from iPad Air which is an LCD panel, and you could see it powered by iPhone A-series chip (could be A18 or A19). The obvious rivals for this MacBook version will be the Windows 11 PCs and the Chromebooks.
Next up, you have the MacBook Air powered by the latest M5 chip. The M5 MacBook Air is also expected in early 2026 and it has been mentioned that Apple has finished its work on the model. The M5 MacBook Air is unlikely to get design changes but with two screen variants 13-inch and 15-inch and new hardware upgrade, performance boost should be the least you can expect.
The iPad Mini 8 is said to be in the launch pipeline for Apple next year and we could see it announced along with the iPhone 17e around the same time. The new Mini version is tipped to get useful upgrades like a brighter OLED display and an improved A-series chip to power the device. The Mini nature of the iPad means it should retain the compact screen size but hopefully loses some weight to make it more easier to use.
The last product on the agenda could be the standard iPad which is likely to be the 12-gen model from the company. It just got a big design overhaul last year so the new model will only have hardware upgrades which is also needed for the overall performance and longevity of the product in the market.
