An iPhone 17e with A19 and MagSafe is expected to launch imminently, and the rumored budget-friendly MacBook could arrive soon after. Here's what Apple's 2026 product lineup looks like.
Ever since Apple launched Apple Silicon, rumors have suggested Apple could use the highly efficient chipsets to revive the MacBook. That product, along with the iPhone 17e, could broaden Apple's reach in the budget-friendly market.
The latest hints at Apple's development pipeline comes from the Power On newsletter. While this week's provides a brief overview and hints at colorful MacBooks, last week's gave a wider view of the year's launches.
The new MacBook is expected to be manufactured with a cheaper, more efficient process while still keeping the frame made from the premium-feeling aluminum. Various colors are being tested, though not all will be available at launch, like yellow, green, blue, pink, silver, and gray.
It is expected to have a 13-inch display and be powered by an "iPhone-class chip." While it is expected to compete with Chromebooks and inexpensive Windows laptops, its price will still be well above the education market's entry $300-ish price point.
The MacBook could arrive at the current price of that M1 MacBook Air still being offered at Walmart — $649. At least, it could come close.
The iPhone 17e could be a lot like the iPhone 16e, but it'll get some much-needed internal changes — namely the addition of MagSafe. The A19 chip will keep it modern, and it'll also gain the in-house N-series networking chip and an updated C-series modem.
iPhone 17e could launch via press release before the end of February, though early March is also rumored. It will remain at the $599 price point.
If Apple wants to make more of a splash, these Apple Intelligence-ready products could be announced via a March event. It would be a good time to detail what's expected in iOS 26.4 and show off the iPad with A19 as well.
Of course, rumors suggest that Apple may be shifting some of its Apple Intelligence features to later in the year. This is being classified as a delay by reports, though externally, there's no way to judge exactly what such a move might mean for consumers until the features actually launch.
Apple's busy 2026 rollout
The M5 upgrades will continue as well alongside an A18 update to the entry-level iPad, giving it access to Apple Intelligence. Expect to see the M5 Pro and M5 Max in the MacBook Pro, an update to the Mac mini, Mac Studio, MacBook Air, and iMac.
A Mac Studio and new Studio Display could arrive in the first half of 2026
A refreshed Studio Display with ProMotion is also expected in 2026, though the exact timeline remains unknown.
The iPad Air should be upgraded with an M4 processor to keep it one chipset behind the iPad Pro lineup. Though little else should change about the product.
Then there's the iPad mini, which could gain an OLED display and slight design change to help increase its water resistance. While it won't be waterproof, it should at least be closer to an iPhone's water resistance to allow for accidental, and brief, submersion or splashes.
However, the timeline around these products is less certain. We're sure to see the MacBook Pro updates and Mac Studio in the first half of the year — everything else is anyone's guess.
If rumors about Apple's iPhone lineup hold true, an iPhone Fold will release in the fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The base models will shift to the spring of 2027.
