**Anticipated Product Debuts from Apple: What to Anticipate in 2026**
Analyst Jeff Pu has published a fresh investor note outlining the expected product launches from Apple for 2026. As per Pu, the company is poised to kick off the year with the unveiling of three new economical products: the iPhone 17e, an affordable MacBook, and a refreshed base model iPad. These products are projected to be introduced in mid-Q1 2026.
**Affordable MacBook: A Much-Awaited Addition**
The economical MacBook stands out as it has been in the works for several years. Industry insiders, including Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg, have verified its development. This new MacBook is anticipated to utilize the A18 Pro chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 16 Pro. While specific design attributes are still limited, Kuo has proposed possible casing colors including silver, blue, pink, and yellow.
According to Bloomberg, the pricing for this MacBook will be “significantly below $1,000” and will incorporate “less-advanced components” relative to other models in Apple’s range. Moreover, it is expected to have a display that is smaller than the MacBook Air’s 13.6-inch screen.
**iPhone 17e and Revamped iPad**
The updated entry-level iPad is likely to see an enhancement in specifications, while the iPhone 17e is forecasted to feature an upgraded A19 chip, boosting performance over the existing A18 chip. The iPhone 17e will also reportedly come with an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, an enhancement over the 12MP camera available on the iPhone 16e.
**Prospective iPhone Launches**
Pu’s investor note also supports earlier reports regarding Apple’s split launch schedule for the iPhone 18 series. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold are expected to be announced in September 2026, while the iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are set to debut in Q1 2027.
As Apple persists in its innovation and broadening of its product lines, these forthcoming launches are likely to draw a wider audience, especially with the rollout of more budget-friendly options.
