Apple's earnings call revealed a few things that make it easy to see what products we can and can't expect between now and September. The "not coming" list is much longer than the "is probably coming" one.
The Mac is supply-constrained, the iPad isn't being updated, and iPhones don't release again until the fall. So, there's not much left that could arrive in the intervening months.
The Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac are all awaiting their M5 upgrades, but Apple's supply chain is already backed up quite a bit. You can't purchase an M4 Mac mini if you wanted to.
Memory prices and scarce parts could mean a longer-than-usual wait for new Macs. It's pretty safe to say based on Tim Cook's remarks during earnings that there won't be any through the summer.
The iPad is a gimme because Apple said one isn't coming without directly saying so. During the earnings call, Apple made it clear that it would be a tough compare since the iPad with A16 was released a year ago.
So if you're holding your breath for that new budget iPad with A19 and Apple Intelligence, you'll be waiting a little while longer. That also means no iPad Air with M4.
We've already got iPhone 17e, so there won't be any new iPhones until September. Also, Apple Watch won't get touched until then either.
iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods are done with updates for now
AirPods and AirPods Pro tend to be announced alongside iPhone too. AirPods Pro were just upgraded in September 2025, but if AirPods 5 are ready, those likely won't be announced until the iPhone event.
Apple Vision Pro just got the M5 chip in October 2025 after about 20 months on the market, so that won't be touched anytime soon. And no, that product line hasn't been abandoned even if rumors attempted to say as much.
There is one product category Apple could touch upon due to its unpredictable release cycle.
Apple Home products are always possible
The Apple TV 4K is still rocking the A15 processor that first debuted in the iPhone 13 in 2021. It is still supported by Apple's modern operating systems, but at nearly 5 years old, it's time for an update.
It's time for Apple to update the HomePods
Since Apple TV 4K is the brains of an Apple Home, it might make sense to make that product capable of Apple Intelligence. I know I'd appreciate the upgrade to my new smart home.
The HomePod and HomePod mini are both rocking Apple Watch processors — the S7 and S5 respectively. The S7 debuted in Apple Watch Series 7 in 2021, while the S5 was included in the Apple Watch Series 5 in 2019.
It might not be entirely relevant, but watchOS doesn't even support the S5 chipset anymore. While HomePods run a version of tvOS, that does indicate exactly how old these chipsets are.
It might be time for Apple to do a basic chipset upgrade of the HomePod and HomePod mini. While they likely won't support Apple Intelligence natively, it would do them good to have modern networking standards for use in Apple Home.
Those are the only Apple Home products Apple offers today, but there are some rumored products too.
Home Hub and cameras are unlikely
Apple is expected to debut what we've been calling the Home Hub tablet at some point in 2026. There are also Apple security cameras in the pipeline, or at least a doorbell, but that release window isn't known.
Apple security cameras, doorbell, and Home Hub are all waiting on AI
WWDC 2026 is expected to be filled with announcements regarding Apple Intelligence. One of the biggest announcements will be about Siri and its new Apple Foundation Model backend.
That Siri upgrade is what the Home Hub has been waiting for. However, while Apple could show off the Home Hub during WWDC to demonstrate AI advancements, it is unlikely to put it for sale until later.
Since the Home Hub product and Apple doorbell don't have an Apple-equivalent, the company can safely pre-announce them at any point. I believe WWDC would be the best place to demonstrate the Home Hub, but the already-packed event may not have room for it.
Likely nothing until the fall
Since Apple has a bundle of smart home products waiting in the wings, it is safe to assume there might be an Apple Home-focused event in the future. So, even if Apple TV and the HomePods are ready to go, Apple might hold off on them for now.
If you've been keeping count, that means we should all have little to no expectations for hardware before the iPhone event in September. While many are likely waiting for their pet product to get an update, they'll just have to make do with WWDC instead.
The OS 27 cycle will be an important one for Apple. It will be among the first things released to the public under the new CEO John Ternus.
