Apple launches a lot of products every year. New iPhones. New Macs. Faster chips. Better cameras. You know the drill.
But 2026 is shaping up to be something else.
According to the rumor mill, Apple could ship more than 20 new products this year. Most of those are expected upgrades. But buried inside all that iteration are five genuinely new product categories. Not refreshes. Not spec bumps. Entirely new directions.
Some of these have been rumored for years. Others feel like Apple finally responding to markets it once ignored. And at least one could quietly reshape how people think about Apple’s lineup.
Let’s break them down.
iPhone Fold
After what feels like a decade of leaks, delays, and disbelief, Apple’s foldable iPhone finally looks real.
The first iPhone Fold is expected to use a book-style design rather than a flip form factor. When unfolded, it’s wider than it is tall, with a ~7.7-inch inner display. Fold it shut, and you’re looking at a ~5.3-inch outer screen.
The headline feature? A crease-free display. If Apple pulls that off, it immediately leapfrogs most existing foldables.
Design-wise, rumors suggest a titanium frame and an ultra-thin body. Around 4.5mm unfolded. About 9mm folded. Think two iPhone Airs stacked together, but slimmer.
There are compromises, though. No Face ID. Apple is reportedly using Touch ID instead. Camera hardware is also more conservative, with two rear cameras and a Center Stage front camera on each display.
Pricing is expected to land somewhere around $2,000, which makes this less “next iPhone” and more “Apple flex.”
This isn’t about volume. It’s about proving Apple can do foldables the Apple way.
Apple Home Camera and Possibly a Video Doorbell
For years, Apple has treated the smart home like a side project. HomeKit existed, but the hardware was left to everyone else.
That’s changing.
Apple is reportedly working on its own Home Security Camera, with a Video Doorbell potentially close behind. The camera is the more certain product, expected in 2026, while the doorbell’s timing is less clear.
According to Mark Gurman, the camera will include facial recognition and infrared sensors to understand who’s in a room, even when faces aren’t clearly visible.
The goal isn’t just security. It’s automation.
Lights that turn off when a room empties. Music that follows specific family members. A home that reacts based on who is present, not just motion.
If this works well, it could quietly be Apple Home’s biggest leap forward in years.
Apple Glasses
Vision Pro was ambitious. Expensive. Impressive. And very much not mainstream.
Apple’s next wearable aims much lower, and that’s exactly why it matters.
Often referred to as Apple Glasses or Apple Vision, this product is expected to be unveiled late this year, with shipping pushed into 2027. It’s not full AR. Not yet.
Instead, think smart glasses powered by AI and Siri. Cameras for photos and video. Built-in speakers. A chip roughly on par with the Apple Watch. Deep iPhone integration.
In other words, Apple’s answer to Meta’s Ray-Ban AI glasses, but with Apple’s ecosystem advantages.
This feels like a stepping stone product. A way to get people comfortable wearing Apple tech on their face before true AR glasses arrive.
Tim Cook’s long-term vision hasn’t changed. This is just the on-ramp.
HomePod Touch (or HomePad)
Apple’s smart speaker strategy has always been… uneven.
Now it looks like the company is trying again, this time with a product that finally makes sense.
Often called HomePod Touch or HomePad, this new device is expected to feature a 7-inch square display running a new homeOS platform. Think native apps, widgets similar to iPhone StandBy, FaceTime support, and modular mounting options.
Most importantly, it’s designed around Siri’s upcoming AI overhaul. That’s why it was reportedly delayed.
Expected pricing is around $350, which positions it directly against smart displays from Google and Amazon, but with Apple’s design and privacy focus.
If Siri’s AI improvements land as promised, this could be the Home hub Apple has always needed.
A Brand-New MacBook
This one might be the sleeper hit.
Apple is rumored to be launching a new MacBook, sitting below the MacBook Air. It would feature a 12.9-inch display and be powered by an iPhone-class chip, likely the A18 Pro.
That sounds like a downgrade until you see the price.
Rumors point to $599 or $699.
That would instantly make this the most affordable Mac in years. Possibly ever. Add in fun colors like blue, pink, and yellow, and suddenly Apple has a true entry-level laptop again.
This isn’t for power users. It’s for students, families, and anyone who just wants a great Mac without crossing the $1,000 line.
And honestly? That might be the most disruptive product on this list.
The Big Takeaway
What makes 2026 interesting isn’t just the number of launches. It’s the direction.
Foldables. Smart home hardware. AI wearables. Affordable Macs. Apple is pushing into categories it once avoided or moved cautiously around.
Some of these products will be niche. Others will take years to mature. A few may fail quietly.
But together, they signal a company that’s willing to experiment again.
And after years of safe upgrades, that might be exactly what Apple needs.
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