After iPhone 18 Pro, Apple to launch iPhone 18 and 15 more products soon, report says

Apple could have several more products lined up for later this year and the first half of 2027, including new Macs, iPads, a smart-home hub and the iPhone 18 series. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming devices.Several new products are allegedly in the pipeline of Apple. (Photo: Apple)Apple’s recent Surprise and Shine event unveiled some major products, including the Rs 3-lakh iPhone Duo, which stole the limelight, along with the iPhone 18 Pro series, AirPods 5 earbuds, and fresh smartwatches. But Cupertino’s is not done yet, a fresh report suggests Apple has many more products to debut this year and the first half of 2027.According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, these products should also help Apple catch up in the AI race, as its Silicon Valley peers – Meta, Google, etc. – are far ahead of Apple in AI development. He claimed these devices will carry a new version of Apple’s digital assistant, Siri AI, with much better context understanding. Here are Apple’s purported upcoming products that are in the pipeline for the coming months.Apple’s expected products for later this yearHomePod Mini update is expected to arrive soon. The new HomePod Mini could ship with Siri AI. It is expected to retain the current design but get a new chip to handle Apple’s revamped AI-powered Siri.The Apple TV could also get an update around the same time. The new model is expected to look similar to the current version, but it could bring a new chip for faster navigation and the updated Siri experience. According to Gurman, both the new HomePod Mini and the Apple TV are being tested internally with the iOS 27.0 operating system, which was released recently.A new Apple smart-home hub is also said to launch soon enough. It could feature a square display with a speaker base, although it can also be mounted on a wall. It could support video calls and facial recognition to personalise the content shown on the screen. Apple is reportedly targeting a launch as early as October, although the timeline could change. Moving on, the touch-screen MacBook Pro models could be one of the biggest changes to the MacBook Pro lineup in years. These high-end MacBooks are expected to feature OLED displays and touch support, along with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.Apple could also refresh the 14-inch entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, while the iMac may get new colours and the same M6 processor. The iPad Mini is also expected to get a major upgrade with an OLED display, which would bring its screen closer to Apple’s higher-end iPads.Gurman also claimed that Apple is testing the upcoming Macs, including the touch-screen models, entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and refreshed iMac, with macOS 27.1. The update is expected to roll out in late October. Meanwhile, the revamped iPad Mini is being tested with iPadOS 27.1, which is also expected to reach users late next month.What to expect from the first half of next yearThe first half of next year could be just as busy for Apple as the company is reportedly preparing to bring a range of products from the standard iPhone 18 to MacBooks.A new MacBook Air could ship with the M6 chip, and its design is expected to remain the same as the current 13-inch and 15-inch models.Cupertino could bring a successor to the current MacBook Neo, this time with an A19 Pro chip and support for more memory. On the iPad side, Apple could launch a faster entry-level iPad with support for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. The iPad Pro is also expected to get a new chip, with Apple testing models featuring a vapour chamber for better cooling. The iPad Air could see a bigger change, with OLED screens reportedly coming to the lineup for the first time, along with a new chip.The launch timing of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e could shift from fall to spring, according to Gurman. The standard iPhone 18 could get the A20 chip, while the iPhone 18e is also expected to receive a chip upgrade. The iPhone Air 2 could also ship with a noticeable upgrade, with better battery life, a 2nm A20 Pro chip and a second ultrawide camera.Finally, Apple could introduce two new Apple Pencil models around the launch of these iPads. It is worth noting that Apple has yet to announce these products officially, and since these are allegedly in the pipeline, the release plan for these devices could change or even be cancelled. We suggest taking it with a pinch of salt.- EndsPublished On: Sep 15, 2026 12:20 IST