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Apple released 11 new hardware products in 2026, including AirTag 2, iPhone 17e, and M5 Macs
Key points
- AirTag 2 launched in January with improved Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth range.
- March saw eight new products, including iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and M5 MacBook Air/Pro models.
- Mac mini and Mac Studio updates with M6 and M5 chips were announced in August.
- Apple has a major product event scheduled for September 9.
Early 2026 Product Releases
Apple began 2026 with the release of the second-generation AirTag in January. This updated model features Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, which extends Precision Finding range by 50%, offers longer Bluetooth range, and includes a louder speaker. Pricing remained at $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack.
March Product Announcements
March was a significant month for Apple, with eight new hardware products announced. The iPhone 17e was introduced at $599, featuring an A19 chip, C1X modem, MagSafe, and 256GB base storage. The M4 iPad Air was released in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, gaining 12GB of memory, a C1X cellular modem, and an N1 wireless chip.
Apple also unveiled the M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, an updated Studio Display, and the new Studio Display XDR. The MacBook Neo, priced at $699 and powered by the A18 Pro chip, became Apple’s most affordable Mac notebook. AirPods Max 2, featuring the H2 chip for improved noise cancellation and new audio features, also launched in March.
August Mac Updates
The latest hardware announcements came in August with updates to the Mac mini and Mac Studio. The Mac mini now offers M6 or M5 Pro chip options, faster storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5Gb Ethernet, starting at $899. The new Mac Studio is powered by M5 Max or M5 Ultra chips, with the highest configuration supporting up to 512GB of unified memory. Both new Macs are available for pre-order and will ship by September 22.
Upcoming Event
Apple has scheduled a product event for September 9, where additional product announcements are anticipated.
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Apple has released 11 new hardware products in 2026 across several categories, including an updated AirTag, new iPhones, iPads, and Macs. These releases update key product lines with new chips, improved features, and expanded capabilities ahead of a major September event.