Product initiative: Apple reportedly plans to launch these ten devices by spring
Following the iPhone, further revamped Apple products are in the pipeline – and even new categories. This was reported by Bloomberg over the weekend.
Apple boss Tim Cook: still has a lot up his sleeve.
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Apple's latest keynote did not bring any surprises in terms of hardware: On display were three new iPhone 17 models plus iPhone Air, three new Apple Watch variants (Series 11, Ultra 3 plus SE 3) and new AirPods Pro 3. Accordingly, various devices that are in the pipeline at Apple according to the rumour mill remain in CEO Tim Cook's back pocket for the time being. According to a report by the financial news agency Bloomberg on Sunday, there are at least ten new devices that the company will launch on the market by spring at the latest. It is still unclear when to expect which model.
Macs with accessories, AirTags 2, Vision Pro 2, Apple TV
Bloomberg is predicting at least two new model series for Macs: New MacBook Pro machines with an M5 chip (M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max) "early this year" (presumably January) and a MacBook Air M5 in the first quarter. However, there is no mention of a new entry-level MacBook at a low price. Instead, there is information about new external displays from Apple – either by December or in spring 2026. These could be upgrades for Pro Display XDR and Studio Display, which were first released in 2019 and 2022 – alternatively also two Studio Displays.
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A second generation of AirTags was actually expected to be unveiled at the iPhone keynote. Nothing came of it. According to Bloomberg, they are now planned for the coming months. The same applies to a Vision Pro 2 with a new headband and faster processor – either M4 or M5. A new Apple TV is also planned. Among other things, it will contain Apple's new N1 chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, deliver Apple Intelligence for the first time and possibly have an integrated camera.
iPad Pro M5, Home Hub, HomePod mini 2 and iPhone 17e
The iPad Pro with M5 processor – is likely to be the first M5 device ever. It could be released as early as October. A second camera for better selfies in portrait format is reportedly new. In terms of smart home, Apple is finally set to launch its "Home Hub", a kind of mini iPad for HomeKit control with Apple Intelligence and improved Siri, according to Bloomberg. It remains to be seen whether the device will also have a speaker dock.
A new HomePod mini 2 with a faster processor and new colours is also planned. Finally, Apple is also reportedly launching a new e-model iPhone in the spring: the iPhone 17e is set to get the A19 chip from the iPhone 17, while the form factor is likely to be a (relatively) old one again. Apple used the notch from the iPhone 14 for the 16e, which was released at the end of February 2025.
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