Overview
- Pu’s note says Apple plans a mid‑Q1 2026 rollout of three lower‑cost devices: iPhone 17e, a new budget MacBook, and a refreshed entry‑level iPad.
- The iPhone 17e is reported to adopt the A19 chip and an 18MP Center Stage front camera while retaining Apple’s C1 modem.
- The low‑cost MacBook is expected to use an A‑series processor (tipped as A18 Pro), feature about a 13‑inch display, and target a price well under $1,000.
- Premium launches are projected for fall 2026 with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, debuting an A20 Pro 2nm chip, Apple’s C2 modem, 12GB RAM, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a variable‑aperture main camera, alongside the first foldable iPhone with side‑mounted Touch ID and roughly 7.8‑inch inner and 5.3‑inch cover displays.
- Standard iPhone 18 models and iPhone Air 2 are now expected in early 2027, and separate leaks suggest the 18 Pro Max may be thicker and heavier to accommodate a larger battery.