April and May were relatively slow months for Apple this year, but there’s a lot to look forward to ahead of WWDC 2026 and beyond.
Apple is expected to launch at least 15 additional products later this year, with some of them expected until the launch of the more personalized version of Siri.
Beyond the usual annual September updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple’s all-new smart home hub is finally expected to debut later this year. We’re also expecting a foldable iPhone Ultra, a redesigned MacBook Ultra with an OLED display, and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini. And more.
Here’s what to expect from Apple later this year, according to rumors.
iPhone
- iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a simplified camera control button, a Dark Cherry color option, variable aperture for at least one rear camera, Apple’s C2 modem with support for 5G web browsing via satellite, and more.
- iPhone 18 ProMax: The same specs would be rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model could be slightly thicker.
- iPhone Ultra: A foldable iPhone Ultra with a 7.7-inch inner screen and a 5.3-inch outer screen, dual rear cameras, a front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be tailored to the foldable iPhone, allowing side-by-side apps and other iPad-like multitasking features.
Apple Watches
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Mac
Home
- Apple TV: A17 Pro chip with support for more personalized Siri and Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. Rumors speak of a built-in FaceTime camera for a future Apple TV, but it’s unclear if it will arrive with the next model.
- HomePod mini: S9 or newer chip with support for more personalized Siri, Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red.
- HomePod: A new full-size HomePod that supports the revamped Siri.
- Visitor Center: An all-new smart home hub featuring the more personalized version of Siri, a 6-7 inch square screen, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. Place it on a table or mount it on the wall.
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