Apple Inc just launched some major new products, including the iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro line, AirPods 5 earbuds and fresh smartwatches. But the company has a lot more in store for this year and the first half of 2027.
The technology giant is poised to update several of its most important products, including lower-end iPhones. And in some cases, the releases will vault Apple into whole new areas, such as smart-home screens.
It’s all part of a road map being ushered in by new chief executive officer John Ternus. Internally, Ternus and former boss Tim Cook have billed the plans as the company’s most ambitious in its history.
They also should help Apple catch up in artificial intelligence (AI), where it’s lagged behind Silicon Valley peers. The devices will spotlight a new version of its digital assistant, Siri AI, that can better understand context and tap into a user’s information.
As always, release plans for new products can be rescheduled or even cancelled. But here is Apple’s current pipeline for the coming months, based on Bloomberg News reporting.
Later this year
The updated HomePod mini and Apple TV are being tested internally with the iOS 27.0 operating system, which was released on Sept 14. The new Macs, including the touch-screen entries, low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro models and the refreshed iMac, are being tested with macOS 27.1, which is scheduled for release in late October. The revamped iPad mini is being used inside Apple with iPadOS 27.1, which is also being delivered to customers late next month.
First half of next year
The back half of 2027 is slated to include other new products: updates of the entry-level and touch-screen MacBooks with speedier M7 chips; smart glasses; AirPods with built-in cameras; a home security system and related device; a redesigned Apple Watch; a 20th-anniversary iPhone line; and a second-generation iPhone Duo. – Bloomberg
