According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing for a busy hardware cycle in early 2026, with product launches likely the week of March 2. As Mashable reported, invitations have been sent out for in-person events in New York, London, and Shanghai, which are scheduled for March 4 at 9 a.m. ET.
Here are five products that are most likely to arrive on the platform.
iPhone 17E
Gurman reports that Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17e, which will replace last year’s 16e and be priced at $599, while adding the A19 chip and MagSafe.
However, Macworld suggests that the A19 could be a “binned” version inside – meaning slightly fewer GPU cores than the flagship iPhone 17 – with 8GB of RAM and potentially upgraded storage.
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The bottom line: Expect an iteration, not a revolution.
Entry-level iPad (12th generation)
The base iPad is reportedly going to have an A18 chip, which enables Apple Intelligence features on Apple’s cheapest tablet. Design changes seem unlikely.
iPad Air (8th generation)
Gurman says the iPad Air will get an M4 chip, narrowing the performance gap between the Air and Pro, and that Apple is pushing to standardize its silicon lineup.
MacBook Pro (M5)
Updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M5-class chips are also imminent. Gurman says supply of existing models has tightened — often a sign that refreshes are imminent.
low cost macbook
The most interesting potential launch? A new MacBook priced under $1,000 that’s powered by an iPhone-class chip instead of an M-series processor. Gurman reports that it will have an aluminum chassis – not plastic – thanks to a new manufacturing process that reduces production costs.
The display will be slightly less than 13 inches, and Apple is said to be testing color options for students and enterprise buyers.
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Even if some of these products don’t arrive, March 4 might still be Apple’s most hardware-heavy early-year event in recent years.
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