Apple is poised to release quite a few new products in early 2026 according to the leaks. So, let’s talk about them.
Professional MacBook Pro Upgrades
Coming up first, we have the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros. Toward the end of 2025, Apple unveiled the M5 chip with the starter MacBook Pro model. And as was expected, the laptop received a pretty nice performance upgrade among other small updates as well.
For this generation of M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros, it is expected that they will retain the same relative design language as the past M series MacBook Pros with the next M6 Pro and Max MacBook Pros receiving the refresh design, such as a potentially different notch at the top of the screen, but we’ll see what happens with those next year.
Updates to MacBook Air and the New Low-Cost MacBook
Another laptop also poised to receive an update sometime during early 2026 is the MacBook Air, the M5 version. This new and also light laptop is going to be just like its predecessors, but hopefully even better with that M5 chip. From what reviewers have seen of the M5 processor from Apple, this MacBook Air will receive a solid upgrade, bringing it to 2026. And if there’s no price hike, it will be another great bargain for students and workers alike, just like the current MacBook Air.
Lastly, the most unique device on this list is a new lowcost MacBook. Yes. So, instead of there just being the MacBook Air acting as Apple’s quote unquote starter laptop, there is potentially the 2026 MacBook. It’s been a long while since Apple had just the MacBook out alongside the Air and the Pro, but getting a new starter, just MacBook, will be nice for many students and general web surfers.
This new lowcost MacBook is rumored to just be slightly smaller than the 13.6 in MacBook Air, so it’ll definitely be portable yet still sizable. But in regard to performance, the laptop probably won’t be advertised as being incredibly powerful, but it can probably still do a bit. The rumors point out that the laptop will likely sport the A18 Pro chip, which is from the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. So, it should be pretty good for most general tasks. Though, if you get anything fairly demanding, such as photo or video editing, it’ll likely struggle, as would be expected for a lowerc cost computer.
Budget iPhone 17e and Accessories
Another good bargain in the near future is the rumored iPhone 17e, which is a continuation of Apple’s budget iPhone line. The iPhone 16E, which was the last E iPhone released before, was an iPhone that featured an older design with less powerful and headline engaging specs, but at a very reasonable price for an iPhone.
This year, the 17e is rumored to release spring 2026 with a much more up-to-date design with potentially the dynamic island, thin bezels, and the iPhone 17 A19 chip. And the best part is the price, $599, which is great compared to the other offerings, but expect there to be some compromises with the design and specifications to compensate for that lower price, such as, for instance, a single rear camera among other things. But still, that price will be good for a lot of folks.
Next up, the Apple Air Tag 2, which will receive some quality of life upgrades, such as improved tracking, better pairing, and improved battery life reporting.
iPad and Smart Home Developments
The starter iPad is also looking to receive an upgrade with the iPad 12 getting the iPhone 17’s A19 chip. And the new iPad Air is also receiving an upgrade to the M4 processor. Both good stuff for both iPads, though. Both of these will likely just be internal improvements with no real external design changes rumored as of now.
But there is a rumor of a newly updated iPad mini with a more water-resistant design, which actually sounds like a great selling point for the smaller iPad and a great differentiator from the other options. Now, moving away from the iPads, the Apple TV and HomePod Mini 2 are also poised to receive upgrades. And there’s also the Apple Home Hub, which will interact with your smartome with Face ID, a 1080p camera, multiple profiles, etc.
AI Advancements with Siri
And the best news is that Apple also reportedly struck a deal with Google Gemini to power the newly updated Siri. So, there’s some actual stuff in the works for the AI assistant, especially given that Siri is in desperate need of an update. This honestly is probably my favorite news because she really could use an upgrade for 2026.
Either way, those were all of the leaked Apple products for early 2026. Which ones do you like? Are there any that you’re looking for? Let me know in the comment section down below,My name is Cirus, that’s spelled like Cyrus, pronouncing s rooster. Just check out the ter. Thank you very much for reading and have a wonderful day. Peace.
