Apple is set to launch a slew of new releases shortly after the release of the iPhone 17 Pro. With the release of a beta version of iOS 26.5 this week, Apple is also reportedly launching 15 additional products in 2026.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg’s latest “Power On” newsletter predicted some launches from Apple which would arrive this month and in 2026. One of these launches planned for November is the beta version of iOS 26.5. According to Gurman, iOS 26.5 Beta would be released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, following the planned release of iOS 26.1 on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Although no new features are planned for iOS 26.2 beta, iOS 26.1 is known to have several new features for Apple users. One particular feature included in version 26.1 is a toggle for the device’s liquid glass effect. Another feature is updated live translation support for Apple Intelligence and AirPods in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
Other updates that will be available in iOS 26.1 include: a new Apple TV icon, a slider for photos and videos, a swipe function to edit tracks for Apple Music, settings to transfer notifications, the extension of their local capture feature from iPadOS to iOS allowing users to record their own audio and video during calls, new wallpapers and a new Apple TV icon, among other features.
Apple expected to launch 15 new products for 2026
As Apple is known for its very frequent device launches, Gurman predicts that 15 new products are expected to come out of the tech company in 2026. In early 2026, Apple is expected to launch seven products: the iPhone 17th, the 12th generation. iPad with the A18 chip, iPad Air M4, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro, MacBook Pro M5 Max and new external displays.
Between March and April 2026, Apple is expected to release a new version of Siri, also known as Apple Intelligence, as well as a new smart home display with a speaker base and wall-mounting options. Siri, or Apple Intelligence, will now be able to perform context-aware tasks in supported apps using voice commands, such as adding an item to a grocery list, sending a message in the messaging app, or playing music.
Siri would also be able to provide services tailored to users by exploiting their personal data. On-screen recognition is also planned as another feature of Siri, allowing it to understand on-screen content and perform a number of tasks.
By fall 2026, Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 line, the first foldable iPhone, as well as a new line of Apple Watches.
Other potential product launches by Apple in 2026 include smart home security cameras, the M5 Mac Mini, the new Mac Studio, the new iPad mini with OLED display, the professional version of which is expected to launch in 2027; the MacBook Pro M6 Pro with OLED touchscreen, the Max version of the MacBook Pro M6 and AI-powered smart glasses.
It remains to be seen whether these new launches will take place in the coming year.
Originally published on IBTimes United Kingdom
