Apple fall 2026 hardware releases
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Apple's fall 2026 routine-hardware wave, including iPhone, Watch, AirPods, desktop Macs, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, the OLED iPad mini, the M6 14-inch MacBook Pro, and the M6 iMac.
September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026 · hardware
September 22, 2026 · hardware
October 30, 2026 · hardware
November 6, 2026 · hardware
November 13, 2026 · hardware
Research timeline
Announcement
Apple announces M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac
Apple added a routine M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and M6 iMac to its fall wave, both scheduled for November 6 availability.
AppleAnnouncement
Apple unveils OLED iPad mini with A20 Pro
Apple announced an 8.5-inch OLED iPad mini with A20 Pro, water and dust resistance, and November 6 retail availability.
AppleReport
OLED iPad mini and M6 Macs reported alongside late-October Mac showcase
MacRumors relayed Mark Gurman's report that an OLED iPad mini, M6 iMac and entry-level M6 14-inch MacBook Pro could accompany the late-October unveiling. No separate retail date was confirmed for these routine products.
MacRumors / Mark GurmanAnnouncement
Apple expands its fall wave with Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2
Apple announced the A19-powered Apple TV 4K with far-field microphones for November 13, and HomePod mini 2 for October 30. Routine products remain grouped in the fall hardware wave.
AppleRelease
New Mac mini and Mac Studio become available
Apple confirms September 22 retail availability of M6/M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max/M5 Ultra Mac Studio.
AppleRelease
Apple's fall mobile hardware reaches stores
Apple confirms retail availability of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 on September 18.
AppleApple Event
Apple announces its September 2026 hardware lineup
Apple introduced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5, with availability beginning September 18.
AppleEvent
Apple schedules fall launch event for September 9
Apple scheduled its next launch event for September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific, with the newest iPhone series and a possible first foldable iPhone expected.
ReutersAnnouncement
Apple announces M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio for September 22
Apple announced new Mac Studio models with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, with preorders opening immediately and general availability beginning September 22.
AppleAnnouncement
Apple announces M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini for September 22
Apple announced new Mac mini models with M6 and M5 Pro chips, opening preorders immediately and setting worldwide retail availability for September 22.
AppleReport
Apple prepares its fall hardware lineup
Bloomberg reported that Apple was preparing routine iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad updates for its fall 2026 release cycle.
BloombergReport
Apple TV and HomePod updates reported for fall
Bloomberg reported that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models were ready for Apple's fall 2026 hardware wave.
BloombergReport
Premium iPhone models reported for Apple's September wave
Reuters reported that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max remained on track for September 2026; the foldable iPhone is tracked separately as an exceptional new device.
Reuters