Apple is reportedly preparing to split its next iPhone generation across two launch windows, with the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo having opened the lineup in September 2026 and three further phones expected in the first half of 2027. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also reports that Apple’s roadmap through mid-2027 spans smart-home hardware, refreshed Macs, OLED iPads and new accessories.
- iPhone 18
- iPhone 18e
- iPhone Air 2
The iPhone Air 2 is said to gain a second rear camera, alongside changes intended to address compromises in the first-generation model. The staggered schedule would mark a departure from Apple’s usual approach of concentrating major iPhone releases in the fall.
Before the end of 2026, Apple is expected to focus on its home ecosystem with a new Apple TV, a HomePod mini with Siri AI support and a long-rumored Home Hub. The Home Hub is described as a display-equipped smart-home controller for Apple services and connected-home management, with software clues previously pointing to a widget-based interface and configurable screens.
Mac updates could include a 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by Apple’s M6 chip and an M6 iMac. Separately, Apple is reportedly testing a higher-end MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen and macOS 27.1, a notable potential shift after years of keeping touchscreen input out of macOS laptops. An OLED iPad mini is also expected, although current information points to a 60Hz display rather than ProMotion.
More M6 Macs and OLED iPads in early 2027
The first half of 2027 could bring another wave of Mac and iPad updates. The reported plans cover MacBook Air with M6, a new entry-level MacBook Neo said to use an A19 Pro chip, an M6 iPad Pro, and an iPad Air with an M5 chip and OLED display. Apple is also expected to update its base iPad with Siri AI support.
- MacBook Air with M6
- MacBook Neo with a rumored A19 Pro chip
- iPad with Siri AI support
- iPad Pro with M6
- iPad Air with M5 and an OLED display
- Apple Pencil Pro
- Apple Pencil with USB-C
None of the reported products has been formally announced by Apple, and precise launch dates, regional availability and pricing remain unconfirmed. The biggest question is whether the reported split-release strategy becomes a permanent change to Apple’s iPhone calendar.
