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Apple Plans Coordinated First-Half 2026 Launch for Macs, iPads, iPhone 17e and External Display

Apple aims to streamline its product cadence by tying launches to its in-house M4, M5 plus A19 chip transitions.

Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February this year
From iPhone 17e to MacBook Pro: List of products Apple is expected to launch in the first half of 2026
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Overview

  • Apple is planning to bundle the launch of M5-powered 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models into the first half of 2026, marking a shift from their originally scheduled late-2025 debut.
  • Apple is preparing new MacBook Air models for release by spring 2026 to fit within the consolidated refresh slate.
  • The iPad range is set to see an M4-powered iPad Air and an updated entry-level iPad arriving around March or April 2026.
  • A budget iPhone 17e with an A19 chip alongside a design similar to the iPhone 16e is expected early next year to strengthen Apple’s lower-cost offering.
  • Apple plans its first new external Mac monitor since 2022 followed by a tentatively scheduled smart home display launch in early 2026.