Apple’s annual WWDC developer conference is in the rearview mirror, but there’s still plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.
Now that the most intelligent and personal version of Siri has finally arrived in beta, two years after Apple first showed it off at WWDC 2024, we should start seeing new devices that were reportedly delayed until the new Siri is ready.
Beyond the usual annual September updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple’s all-new smart home hub is expected to debut later this year. We’re also expecting a foldable iPhone Ultra and long-awaited updates to Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini. And a redesigned MacBook Ultra with an OLED display is expected by early 2027.
July update: BloombergMark Gurman of Mark Gurman reported this week that Apple plans to update the base model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip later this year, meaning the company now has at least 16 new products in the works for the rest of 2026. Our list of rumored new products has been updated accordingly.
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 are rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model may or may not 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
iPad
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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