Apple's 50th anniversary in 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for new products

It looks like 2026 will be one of Apple’s biggest product years. A new report details a massive roadmap for the company’s 50th anniversary, covering everything from the Mac M5 and M6 to entirely new categories like foldables.

What is Apple planning for its 50th birthday?

Apple’s 50th anniversary is April 1, 2026, and it looks like the company plans to celebrate with an absolute avalanche of new hardware. A detailed New report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman presents a complete program that covers the entire year, starting immediately in the first months. The year is expected to start with a big wave of updates, including the new MacBook Air with M5 OLED technology, MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, an entry-level iPad with an A18 chip, and an iPad Air with an M4.

Spring is when things get really new, with the reported launch of the first Apple smart home displays, which will tie into a big AI and Siri push at WWDC in June. But the second half of the year is where they really grab the headlines. The report notes the fall launch of Apple’s long-awaited foldable smartphone, along with the iPhone 18 Pro (which will eventually use Apple’s internal modems). We could even see a preview of Apple’s smart glasses. To close out the year, a MacBook Pro refresh is rumored at the end of 2026, which will bring M6 chips and, yes, an OLED touchscreen.

Apple’s 2026 product roadmap rumored

Here’s a look at what the report claims is on the schedule:

Early 2026: A big Mac and iPad refresh, including an M5 MacBook Air, an M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, new Mac monitors, an M4 iPad Air, and a basic A18 iPad. He The iPhone 17e is also scheduled for this window.

March-April 2026: The launch of Apple’s first smart displays (in two versions), kicking off its new smart home strategy.
June 2026 (WWDC): The debut of iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27, along with major updates to Apple and Siri intelligence.
Fall 2026: The main event, with Apple’s first foldable smartphone and the iPhone 18 Pro (which will reportedly use Apple’s internal modems).
End of 2026: A new refreshed MacBook Pro with M6 Pro/Max chips, a slimmer design, and an OLED touchscreen.
Sometime in 2026: A new iPad mini, a Mac mini M5, a Mac Studio M5, a broader line of smart home security (like cameras), and a possible preview of Apple’s smart glasses.

This lineup is a combination of major updates and entries into entirely new categories. The spring launch of the smart display, tied to the AI push at WWDC, is clearly a major focus. But the second half of the year, with a foldable, touch-screen Mac, is where the real fireworks are.

Why is this roadmap so important?

The next MacBook Pro could be completely renewed. | Image credit: Apple

This is not just a normal update cycle; It’s a full-court press. This roadmap shows Apple moving aggressively into new categories where, frankly, it’s too late to the party.

Take the foldable. Samsung has been perfecting its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices for years, and Google has its own Pixel fold. Apple’s entry will either legitimize the entire market or feel painfully backward.

Then there are smart glasses. This is a real “next big thing” bet, competing with products like Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, but probably aiming for something much more advanced. And as we have mentioned, the push for smart homes is a direct, although delayed, attack on Google and Amazon. This 50th anniversary plan is not just a celebration; It’s an attempt to set the stage for Apple’s next decade of dominance by encroaching on all of its rivals’ territory at once.

This product list is almost too good to be true.

Honestly, this list is crazy. If even 75% of this roadmap actually ships in 2026, it will be one of the most chaotic and exciting years in Apple’s history. However, my skepticism is high. TO Foldable iPhone, a new smart home ecosystem, and a preview of smart glasses all in one year? That’s on top of two generations of MacBook Pro chips (M5 and M6) and a new touchscreen design? It seems like a logistical nightmare.

The product I’m most excited about isn’t even the flashiest: it’s the late 2026 MacBook Pro. A slimmer chassis with an OLED touchscreen is the kind of pro-grade upgrade I’ve been waiting for. He The foldable phone is a great bet. After the Vision Pro proved that “if Apple builds it, they will come” is not a guarantee, I’m not sold on $2,000+ foldable iPhone It’s a safe bet. Still, it looks like Apple is throwing everything against the wall for its 50th anniversary, and it will be fun to watch.

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