Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is preparing a major product refresh for early 2026. The company plans to launch a budget-friendly iPhone 17e. This model will feature an A19 chip and MagSafe charging. Apple expects to price the device at approximately $599.
The iPad lineup will receive significant performance updates. The 12th-generation iPad will utilize the A18 chip. The 8th-generation iPad Air will transition to the M4 chip. These upgrades aim to bring Apple Intelligence AI features to entry-level models.
Apple anticipates releasing new MacBook Pro models around March 2026. These laptops will feature next-generation M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The hardware launch will coincide with a major macOS update.