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Apple 2026 roadmap: iPhone Fold, Mac Studio, and OLED MacBook Pro

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Apple's 2026 product pipeline is shaping up to be one of the company's most ambitious years yet, with foldable iPhone technology and major Mac Studio upgrades on the horizon. After launching the M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros earlier this year, Apple still has significant announcements planned. The annual WWDC event in June will likely preview iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27, with rumored Siri improvements and battery life optimizations.

Beyond software, hardware refreshes are expected across Apple's lineup. The Mac Studio could receive M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations, while the Mac mini may get M5 and M5 Pro variants. These updates target developers and creative professionals who need maximum processing power. The fall months traditionally bring new iPhones, and 2026 will see the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September, with the standard iPhone 18 pushed to early 2027. Both Pro models are rumored to feature an A20 Pro chip and potentially under-screen Face ID technology.

Apple's most anticipated release is the iPhone Fold, expected to cost around $2,500 and feature a 7.6-inch inner display with a nearly invisible crease. The foldable will use a new A20 Pro chip built on TSMC's 2nm process and include Touch ID but reportedly exclude Face ID. Other potential releases include Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and a HomePod mini 2 with an S-series chip.