From the world of technology, comes an exciting news, a real delight for the ardent Apple loyalists. The tech giant is all set to launch a series of new products – with an aim to establish a consistent revenue growth with its flurry of launches in 2026. This fleet of gadget launches is a part of extensive planning by Apple Inc. following iPhone’s launch. With an ambitious pipeline of new products for release during the first half of 2026, the lineup includes a new smartphone low-end iPhone, 17e, multiple iPads and upgraded Macs.
The launch streak, which is due by the spring season of the following year includes updates to Apple’s entry-level tablet and iPad Air, as well as an external Mac monitor, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The budget smartphone, dubbed the iPhone 17e, will be a follow-up to a $599 model that Apple launched earlier this year.
The company is also working on upgraded MacBook Pros and Airs, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. Though those computers were originally slated for 2025 release, Apple is considering pushing them back to 2026, they said.
The new products are part of a conscious strategy to get back to more regular and focused revenue growth approach, following this fall’s iPhone launch. After a pandemic-fueled sales surge in the early part of the decade – Apple has suffered from spottier demand the past two years. A slower rollout of new models — including iPads — contributed to the ongoing slump.
The flurry of early-2026 products is poised to follow the company’s typical fall upgrade cycle this year. That wave will include an all-new, slimmed-down iPhone 17, as well as redesigned Pro models. There will be new entry-level and high-end Apple Watches, upgraded iPad Pros and a faster version of the Vision Pro headset.
Apple is aiming to launch the replacement for today’s $349, low-end iPad around March or April. The new model will look like the current version but include a faster chip. Today’s offering has an A16 processor that was first released in 2022.
The new iPad Air models will be upgraded from the M3 chip to the M4 but otherwise have only limited changes. Though they’re further ahead in the development process, the devices are on track to launch around the same time as the new low-end models.
The iPad Air, the company’s mid-tier tablet offering, has been a strong seller for Apple since a 13-inch version debuted in 2024. The combination of an iPad Pro-sized screen and a rather relatively affordable price tag has made it a hot cake for consumers, businesses and schools.
The iPhone 17e will look similar to the 16e model but include the A19 processor to match this year’s iPhone 17 line. Today’s version has the A18 chip. The new device, code-named V159, is on track for release early next year. The current model was introduced in February.
The quick transition from the 16e to 17e indicates Apple is moving to an annual update cadence for its entry-level iPhone, a shift from its prior strategy. The company’s preceding iPhone SE line was only updated twice after debuting in 2016.
Apart from updates to existing product lineups, the tech giant continues to develop its long-awaited smart home hub. It was originally set to be launched in March 2025 but work on the product was delayed without a confirmed deadline due to Apple’s Siri trouble. It is now expected to join Apple’s stacked launch schedule for early next year too.
Also, the big breaking news is Apple is all set to launch for the first-time a foldable iPhone, all set to debut in all likelihood to debut in Q3 of 2026, aligning with its usual hardware refresh cycle. The display is anticipated to be supplied by Samsung, for Apple’s much-awaited foldable device venture.