Apple's 2026 and 2027 Product Roadmap: Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, M5 Macs, and More - MacRumors

Apple’s 2026–2027 product roadmap is coming into focus, driven by leaked internal software and reporting from outlets like The Information. Here’s a clear, engaging look at what Apple is rumored to launch next—and when. Note: timelines and features can still change.

Early/Spring 2026

• iPhone 17e (V159): Upgrades to Apple’s C1X modem and adds MagSafe; likely no N1 wireless chip.
• AirTag 2 (B589): Faster pairing, clearer battery status, and better tracking for moving tags and crowded environments.
• Home hub (J490/J491): Targeting spring with iOS 26.4. 1080p camera, Face ID for authentication and profiles, Apple Intelligence support, and two versions: wall-mounted or speaker-base.
• HomePod mini 2 (B525): Ready to ship; no N1 networking chip.
• Apple TV (J355): New model poised to launch alongside Apple’s home lineup.
• Unknown home accessory (J229): Code references sensors; could be a camera or add-on speaker base for the wall hub—or something new.
• iPad 12 (J581/J582): Rumored A19 chip (same as iPhone 17), an unusual move for a base iPad; likely no N1.
• M4 iPad Air (J707/J708/J737/J738): 11-inch and 13-inch models; primarily a chip bump.
• Low-cost MacBook (J700): A budget notebook with A18 Pro aimed at Chromebooks/low-cost Windows PCs.
• M5 MacBook Air (J813/J815): M5 update, no major design shifts noted.
• M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro (J714c/J714s/J716c/J716s): Early 2026 refresh likely, with a potential second MBP update later in the year.

September 2026

• Foldable iPhone (V68): Book-style design, wider than tall, ~7.7-inch display opened and ~5.3-inch closed. Single front camera at top-left, no Dynamic Island. Display yields reportedly challenging; sizes could still change.
• iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (V63/V64): Under-display TrueDepth removes the Dynamic Island; a top-left punch for the selfie camera remains. Variable-aperture rear camera, A20 chip with Wafer‑Level Multi‑Chip Module packaging for speed and on-device AI gains; modem could be C1X or C2. Design similar to iPhone 17 Pro.
• iPad mini 8 (J510/J511): OLED likely, with A20 Pro (or possibly A19 Pro). Timing lines up with iPhone 18 Pro if A20 Pro is used.
• Apple Watch Series 12 (N237/N238): September launch expected; no major changes rumored yet.

Likely 2026 (Timing TBD)

• Apple Studio Display 2 (J427/J527): Two new displays, potentially different sizes/tech; mini‑LED rumored. Likely to ship with M5 desktop Macs.
• M5/M5 Pro Mac mini (J873g/J873s): Refresh window unclear (early or later 2026).
• M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio (J775c/J775d): More likely a late-2026 update.
• iMac Pro (J833c): High-end iMac with M5 Max; prior rumors suggest ~30-inch display.
• M6 MacBook Pro (J804): Entry MBP could move to M6 late in 2026.
• M6 Pro/Max MacBook Pro (K114c/K114s/K116c/K116s): Major redesign with OLED displays. Could be late 2026 or slip to early 2027; may create two MBP refreshes in 2026.
• Apple Watch Ultra 4 (N240): Could debut with Series 12, but Ultra does not always refresh annually.

2027

• iPhone 18: Slips to spring 2027; incremental update. Apple may remove haptic feedback/touch sensing from the Camera Control button (possibly on Pro models too).
• iPhone 18e: Also spring 2027 with minimal changes.
• iPhone Air 2 (V62): Delayed to spring 2027; Apple is exploring a second rear camera and a lower price to boost appeal.
• 20th Anniversary iPhone: September 2027 flagship with a curved front/back enclosure that wraps the edges, a narrow metal band around the midpoint, and an under-display selfie camera—Apple’s first iPhone with no visible cutouts.
• Tabletop robot (J595): A more capable home hub with a thin robotic arm and swivel base; targeted for 2027.
• AI smart glasses (N50/N401): Apple paused broader AR/VR headsets to prioritize AI glasses competing with Meta Ray-Ban. Expected in 2027, with a possible late-2026 unveil. N401 covers AI glasses and a separate AR glasses effort.

Delayed or Canceled

• Foldable iPad: Delayed as resources shift to the foldable iPhone.
• Vision Air (N100): Lighter, cheaper Vision Pro variant paused.
• AR glasses prototype (N421): Canceled for now; long-term AR glasses remain a goal.
• Mac-connected AR glasses (N107): Scrapped.
• Cheaper Vision Pro (N109): Second-gen, lower-cost variant paused (separate from Vision Air).

Unidentified Codenames

• N110: Likely wearable (fits Apple’s AR/VR naming patterns).
• N209, N216: Typically Apple Watch-related numbering.
• J349: Possibly a scrapped Mac—or an Apple TV/home device.
• J190: Near Mac Pro’s J180; could indicate another Mac Pro.
• J226: Close to J229 (unknown home device); may be a home accessory.

Codename suffix guide

• G = Base M-series
• S = Pro
• C = Max
• D = Ultra

Important caveats

• Many details stem from an internal iOS 26 build from late May 2025 and leaked kernel debug kits. Plans can shift—especially items slated for late 2026 or 2027.

Keep exploring
Bookmark an Apple upcoming-products guide and device roundups to track ongoing changes as timelines firm up and features evolve.

Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/16/apple-product-roadmap-2026/