2026 is going to be a very busy year for Apple. The company, started in 1976, will complete its 50 years in 2026. Apple has made extensive preparations for this special occasion. According to reports, Apple will launch more than 20 products including iPhone, MacBook, iPad, wearables and accessories next year. One of these products will be one which is said to be very close to the heart of the company’s CEO Tim Cook.

Will start with these products

If leaks are to be believed, Apple will upgrade all its existing hardware in 2026. In early 2026, the company may launch a low-cost MacBook, MacBook Air with the new A-series iPhone chip and M5 chip. Along with this, the company can also launch the affordable variant of iPhone 17 series, iPhone 17e, in the market. Apart from these, Apple will also upgrade iPad and iPad Air and there are speculations that AirTag 2 will also be launched.

There is also a wait for the new iPhone series

The second half of 2026 is going to be even more special for Apple. In September, the company will launch its iPhone 18 series, in which the first foldable iPhone will be launched along with Pro models. People who keep an eye on the company and the market have high expectations from this product. Apart from iPhone, Apple can launch AirPods Pro 3 equipped with camera. Similarly, Apple Watch Series 12 will also be upgraded with new health sensor and TouchID sensor. Talking about the Mac lineup, Mac Mini and Mac Studio are expected to come with M5 chip. The company will also launch a new MacBook Pro, which may get a new design and display with M6 chipset. iPad Mini can also be given a new display and chipset.

This product is most important for Tim Cook

According to media reports, Apple Glasses are the most important product for Tim Cook. It could be introduced by the end of 2026 and sales are expected to start in 2027. It is being said that Cook will launch this last product before his retirement as CEO. Apart from all these products, Apple can also launch smart door bell and security camera.

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Apple foldable iPhone: Discussions about Apple’s first foldable iPhone are intensifying. Although the company has not officially confirmed this, many reports and leaks are offering details of its design, battery and strength. Apple is not only focusing on making this device a power efficient but also plans to make it the thinnest foldable phone. According to Korean media reports, Apple is trying to upgrade the display IC of this phone by upgrading the IC (DDI) components.

How will the design be

According to the tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Digital Chat Station, this foldable iPhone will come with a 7.8-inch main display while its cover display will be 5.5-inch when folded. It is clear from this that Apple has almost finalized its plans regarding the hardware of the device. In terms of design, this phone is going to be a book-style fold, just like Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. That is, this horizontal will open, not vertically, as seen in Galaxy Z Flip. Apple is planning to use the Liquid metal regarding strength, especially in its hinge mechanism. This material has already been used by the company in small components, such as SIM Ejector PIN, and makes it a great option.

Will be diluted

Apple aims to make the foldable iPhone extremely thin. According to reports, its thickness will be only 4.5mm when it is unfolded, while it will be between 9mm and 9.5mm when folded. To make it a lighter and compact, the company can probably remove the face ID and instead it can integrate the touch ID sensor in the power button itself. Apart from this, there is also a possibility of titanium frame in this device, which will have its build quality premium.

Apple regarding the battery can use high-denture battery in this device, although no concrete information has been revealed about its accurate capacity. But it is expected that Apple is focusing on creating it more power-entry, which makes the battery backup long.

How much will the price be

However, this foldable iPhone will be available in the market only by the end of 2026 as its mass production is likely to start at this time. But another important aspect is its possible price, which is said to be about $ 2,300 (about Rs 1,98,000).

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