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Apple's fall iPhone event has wrapped up, but the company's 2026 product calendar isn't finished yet. According to the latest reporting, eight more products are expected to launch before the year is out — and with that many devices still in the pipeline, a dedicated October event looks increasingly likely.
Here's a breakdown of everything rumored to be coming, following up on our earlier coverage of the iOS 27 release and its new Siri AI features.
New iPad mini and Refreshed Macs
A new iPad mini is said to be in the works, expected to ship with either an A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip and switch to an OLED display. Rumors also point to a hole-free speaker system and a water-resistant design. On the Mac side, Apple is expected to refresh the iMac with its new M6 chip alongside additional color options.
A new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is also tipped to move to the M6 chip. The bigger shake-up, however, is reportedly reserved for a redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED display, which may not land until late 2026 or early 2027. That model is said to bring a touchscreen, a Dynamic Island, and a noticeably thinner build.
Some reports suggest this redesigned laptop could actually launch as a new product line called the MacBook Ultra, running a touch-optimized version of macOS 27. Chip options are rumored to include M5 Pro and M5 Max, with an M5 Ultra configuration also on the table.
A Smart Home Push: New Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub
Apple is also said to be preparing three new products for the smart home. A next-generation Apple TV may arrive with an A17 Pro chip or newer, 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence, Siri AI integration, Apple's Wi-Fi 7–capable N1 chip, and an updated Siri Remote — though its outward design is expected to stay close to the current model.
A new HomePod mini is rumored to bring a newer chip, Siri AI support, improved audio, the Wi-Fi 7-enabled N1 chip, and second-generation Ultra Wideband — again with the same external look as today's model, possibly joined by new color options.
The most novel addition would be an entirely new product: a dedicated Home Hub. Reports describe a 6- to 7-inch square touchscreen, an A18 chip or newer, Apple Intelligence, FaceTime support, customizable widgets, and multiple clock-face designs. It's expected to ship in two versions — a speaker-based tabletop unit and a wall-mounted one.
New Over-Ear Headphones: Beats 360
Rounding out the list, Apple is reportedly planning to launch new Beats 360 over-ear headphones before the end of September. Rumored details include an AirPods Max-style design, interchangeable ear cushions and headbands, IPX4 water resistance, and up to 1.75x stronger noise cancellation compared to the Beats Studio Pro.
When Will These Products Be Announced?
None of these products were shown off at Apple's iPhone 18 event, and with eight devices still queued up, most reporting points to a separate October event as the likely venue for at least some of these announcements — with the OLED MacBook Pro/MacBook Ultra potentially slipping into early 2027.
For the full technical breakdown, MacRumors' original report is worth a read: Apple Still Has 8 More Products to Announce Later This Year. You can also track official announcements directly on Apple's newsroom.
Got thoughts on which of these you're most excited about? Drop them in the replies below — and if you missed it, check out our thread on everything new in iOS 27 first.