Apple is prepping a number of devices expected to hit store shelves later this year, but several others are now pushed into 2027. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming soon and what’s been delayed.
Evening the Horizon: Coming by End of 2026
According to Apple analyst Mark Gurman, six major products are slated for launch later this year. We can expect new MacBook Pro models—both 14- and 16-inch versions—that include touchscreens. Alongside these, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s incoming M6 chip is also expected, though that one won’t feature touch.
The iMac line is also gearing up for an update: look for the same body styles but fresh new colors plus the upgraded M6 processor. On the audio-visual front, Apple will roll out a second-generation HomePod mini and a refreshed Apple TV 4K—both gaining heavy Siri AI integration. The iPad mini is receiving an OLED screen, making it one of the year’s more visible upgrades.
A product dubbed the HomePad—believed to be a smart home hub—remains uncertain. Gurman notes that it may launch in October, but its schedule is still “fluid”, meaning a delay remains possible.
What’s Pushed to First Half of 2027
Some key products won’t arrive until early next year. The most notable is iPhone Air 2, which is expected to get an ultrawide camera and better battery life. Also in line for an upgrade is the iPad Air: it will for the first time shift to an OLED display and receive a more powerful processor.
Apple’s roadmap for early 2027 includes other less dramatic upgrades: an iPhone 18 series powered by A20 chip; an ‘‘18e’’ model with subtle improvements; MacBook Air refreshes adopting the M6 chip; a new MacBook Neo featuring an A19 Pro chip; entry-level iPads adopting Siri AI; upgraded iPad Pro models with improved chips and cooling; and two new Apple Pencils that work with what’s being called the iPhone Duo.
Looking Further Out: Second Half 2027
More speculative but intriguing concepts are lined up for later in 2027. These include smart glasses; AirPods incorporating cameras; a home security package; a redesigned Apple Watch; a special 20th-anniversary iPhone lineup; and a second-generation iPhone Duo.
Why It All Matters
This launch schedule reflects Apple balancing incremental innovation with larger shifts. Touchscreens on MacBooks point toward hybrid devices that blend Mac and iPad experiences. OLED displays are becoming standard across the line. Siri AI appears to be expanding beyond voice alone to become a core interface in Apple’s home and living room products.
The postponement of certain devices—such as the HomePad and major concept products—also shows Apple pacing itself, likely to manage engineering complexity and market readiness. With the hardware roadmap getting busier, integration across the ecosystem—and reliability of new features like AI—will be what separates success from stumble.
Watching what actually ships versus what’s announced will tell us how confident Apple is in its product lineup’s readiness. For consumers, the upgrades this year offer tangible improvements. For the rest—until 2027—the wait will be about whether the company can deliver the more ambitious tech ideas.
