John Ternus has finally taken over as CEO of Apple, and his term could kickstart a wave of new and redefined Apple devices. It all starts next week with the “Surprise and Shine” iPhone event.
However, that’s just the beginning, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman just released a massive report that highlights 41 devices that could be released in the next three years and beyond.
That includes new devices like the foldable iPhone Ultra and Apple’s first foray into smart glasses.
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Later 2026 and Early 2027
Most every device meant to launch in the next six months should arrive during one of two events: the September 9 iPhone soiree and an announcement in October or early November.
Mostly, the difference here is that new MacBooks are usually announced in mid-fall, usually with a new chipset.
The key devices to be aware of in the next few months include Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, all of which are expected to launch next week. There’s also the first iPad mini with an OLED screen and the rumored HomePad with a screen, which should be Apple’s next steps into smart home devices.
There’s also the rumored MacBook Ultra, a high-end version of Apple’s Pro laptop with a touch display and OLED panel. Personally, I’m interested in the refreshed Apple TV 4K with a faster chip and more Siri features. Though that has been rumored for years now and has yet to actually be released.
- iPhone Ultra
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
- AirPods 5
- Apple TV 4K set-top box
- HomePod mini
- HomePad
- iPad mini with OLED screen
- M6 iMac refresh
- M6 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh
- MacBook Ultra
In development for 2027
Next year is when we could start seeing some truly updated designs for Apple’s products from the all-glass iPhone 20 to redesigned Apple Watches and even more smart home products.
Some devices will be a simple chip refresh, like the M6 MacBook Air or the A19 Pro MacBook Neo, which proved so popular the first go-round that Apple couldn’t keep it in stock.
A slew of iPads, from a refreshed iPad 12 to an iPad Air OLED are also expected next year.
iPhones will get weird next year starting in the spring where Apple splits the launch of the iPhone 18 series. We should see the vanilla iPhone 18, alongside the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2.
In the back half of the year, the 20th anniversary iPhone could feature one of the largest design changes in years. The biggest is a curvy all-glass wraparound design that seamlessly covers the entire phone. An analyst claimed this design was canceled in August, but Mark Gurman pushed back, saying that it’s still on track. There are more potential changes, but the glass look will be immediately noticeable.
We were expecting to see camera-laden AirPods this year after leaked code and videos appeared, but Gurman claims these have been delayed until 2027. The cameras would enable Siri AI to “see” the world around you and respond to queries. People are voicing privacy concerns already, but presumably the cameras would not record photos or video.
Finally, Tim Cook was allegedly obsessed with Apple Glasses, but it’s not clear if Ternus shares that same excitement. Apple’s take on the form should arrive next year and be similar to the Meta Ray-Ban allowing you to take calls, pictures and videos but lacking a display. Rumors had slated the glasses for 2028 but a summer report claimed Apple was rethinking its roadmap after Vision head Paul Meade left for OpenAI.
- M6 MacBook Air
- A19 Pro MacBook Neo
- Entry-level iPad refresh
- iPad Air OLED
- iPad Pro
- New Apple Pencils.
- iPhone 18 and 18e
- iPhone Air 2
- M7 14-inch MacBook Pro
- AirPods with cameras
- In-home security sensor and system.
- Apple Glasses
- iPhone 20 (XX)
- iPhone Ultra 2
- Redesigned Apple Watches
- M7 Pro and M7 Max MacBooks
2028, 2029 and beyond
The next batch of potential Apple devices could be released any time between 2028 and 2030. Some are chip and OLED updates, but a couple are new devices that we haven’t seen from Apple before.
The HomePod on a robot arm was rumored two years ago and apparently will actually debut in the next couple of years. Per Gurman, this version will have a 9-inch display and advanced AI features.
Before the rumor mill settled on the foldable iPhone, Apple’s first foldable device was actually supposed to be a giant foldable 18-inch iPad or MacBook. Apparently, this is still in the works and could launch in 2028. Gurman claims manufacturing issues pushed a potential launch back.
Apple allegedly wants to release its own AR glasses à la the Meta Ray-Ban Display. The glasses would superimpose data on your real-world view. There’s no specific release year for these, but they could arrive before 2030.
Apple is apparently working on an AI pendant as well. The Apple version would work with your iPhone and use AI and the camera for tasks.
- HomePad with a robot arm
- M7 Max and M7 Ultra Mac Studio
- Apple Vision Pro revamp
- AI Pendant
- Larger foldable iPhone
- Foldable iPad
- MacBook Air OLED
- Higher-end iMac OLED
- Augmented reality glasses
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