Rumors

What Apple is reportedly working on next, closest first. None of this is confirmed by Apple, so every card says how reliable the reporting is.

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iMac with M6 (24-inch)
Mac Likely

iMac with M6 (24-inch)

Oct 27-28, 2026

A chip refresh for the 24-inch iMac, without a major redesign. AppleInsider rates this one likely but notes the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros could also be the M6 Macs.

  • M6 chip
  • New colors
  • No major redesign

Reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman), via AppleInsider · Updated Oct 16

iPad mini with OLED
iPad Likely

iPad mini with OLED

Oct 27-28, 2026

The next iPad mini is expected to switch to an OLED display and a new chip, with better water resistance.

  • OLED display (about 8.5 inches)
  • A20 Pro chip
  • N1 wireless chip and C1X modem
  • Improved water resistance
  • Landscape front camera

Reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman), via Macworld · Updated Oct 16

MacBook Pro 14-inch with M6
Mac Likely

MacBook Pro 14-inch with M6

Oct 27-28, 2026

The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to move to the M6 chip alongside the OLED models.

  • M6 chip
  • Entry-level 14-inch model

Reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman), via MacRumors · Updated Oct 16

Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro (14- and 16-inch)
Mac Likely

Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro (14- and 16-inch)

Oct 27-28, 2026 · press launch in Los Angeles

Apple is reportedly preparing the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, shown to the press at a launch experience rather than a livestreamed keynote. Apple has not confirmed it.

  • OLED touchscreen display
  • M5 Pro or M5 Max chip
  • Dynamic Island cutout
  • Lighter body
  • Cellular modem possible

Reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman), via MacRumors · Updated Oct 16

Coming later

iPad (12th generation)
iPad Possible

iPad (12th generation)

Q1 2027 at the earliest

The entry-level iPad is expected to get a newer chip that brings Apple Intelligence.

  • A18 or A19 chip
  • Apple Intelligence support

Reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman), via Macworld · Updated Oct 16

Apple smart glasses
Vision Early talk

Apple smart glasses

Possible preview late 2026, launch in 2027

Apple is said to be working on camera-equipped glasses in the style of Meta's Ray-Ban glasses. No source is named in the roundup that reports it, so treat the timing with caution.

  • Cameras and audio
  • Visual Intelligence features
  • Ray-Ban Meta-style design

Reported by Macworld roundup · Updated Oct 16

iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2
iPhone Possible

iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2

Spring 2027

The base iPhone 18 and the 18e are expected in spring 2027. The iPhone Air successor may be folded into the iPhone 18 instead of shipping on its own.

  • iPhone 18e may add the Dynamic Island
  • Air successor could merge with iPhone 18

Reported by Macworld roundup · Updated Oct 16

Redesigned MacBook Pro with M7
Mac Possible

Redesigned MacBook Pro with M7

First half of 2027

MacRumors reported in July that an M6 MacBook Pro comes late in 2026, followed by a redesigned M7 model in the first half of 2027.

  • M7 chip
  • Redesigned body

Reported by MacRumors · Updated Oct 16

20th-anniversary iPhone
iPhone Early talk

20th-anniversary iPhone

2027

A special iPhone for the 20th anniversary is expected in 2027. Details are scarce.

Reported by Macworld roundup · Updated Oct 16

AirPods with cameras
Audio Possible

AirPods with cameras

2027

Bloomberg reports that Apple is targeting camera-equipped AirPods for 2027, designed like the AirPods Pro 3.

  • Visible-light and infrared cameras for AI features
  • Gesture recognition
  • Heart rate sensor unclear

Reported by Bloomberg (Mark Gurman, Power On) · Updated Oct 16

Further out

Cheaper Vision Pro
Vision Early talk

Cheaper Vision Pro

Possibly 2027

A lower-priced Vision Pro may follow in 2027. Apple has reportedly paused a high-end successor.

  • Lower price

Reported by Macworld roundup · Updated Oct 16

HomePod with a touchscreen
Home Early talk

HomePod with a touchscreen

2027 or later

A HomePod with a built-in touchscreen, reported as "HomePod Touch". Robotic-arm versions look further away.

  • Touchscreen display

Reported by Macworld roundup · Updated Oct 16

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