Apple is set to launch its most ambitious autumn product line yet, including a foldable iPhone, updated Apple TV and HomePod mini, and an early glimpse at a new home hub, signalling a significant reshuffle in its hardware strategy.
Apple’s autumn launch cycle could be busier than usual, with the company expected to use September to showcase the iPhone 18 Pro range and its first foldable iPhone. MacRumors says Apple is planning a split release strategy from 2026, with the premium models arriving in the fall and the standard iPhone 18 line held back until spring 2027, a move that would help accommodate a wider and more complex handset portfolio.
The same event could also bring long-awaited updates to Apple TV and HomePod mini. The current Apple TV 4K dates from 2022 and HomePod mini has been on sale since 2020, so both products are overdue for refreshed hardware. According to the reports, Apple TV is likely to gain a newer processor and more modern connectivity, while HomePod mini should receive updated internal components.
More intriguing is the possibility that Apple will give an early look at its new home hub, a screen-based device designed to control household accessories and services while providing a permanent entry point for Siri. MacRumors says the product is being developed as an intelligent display that can identify who is using it and adjust what it shows accordingly. Even so, the device is still expected to reach market only between October and early 2027, reflecting the delays tied to Apple’s broader Siri overhaul.
Not everything is likely to fit into the iPhone event. MacRumors says new MacBook Pro models with M6 chips and updated iMacs are more likely for October, alongside a refreshed iPad mini that could be one of the year’s more substantial tablet upgrades. Looking further ahead, the same reporting points to a MacBook Pro with an OLED display and touch support arriving between late 2026 and early 2027, which would mark a major change for a Mac line that has historically kept touch input off the notebook screen.
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