Apple is expected to release many new products in 2026 for its 50th anniversary.

Apple's product roadmap for 2026, its 50th anniversary, appears to be extensive. According to a new report, the company is planning updates ranging from M5 and M6 Macs to new product categories such as foldable devices.

Apple's 50th anniversary is on April 1, 2026, and the company is reportedly planning to commemorate it with a wide range of new hardware. A detailed report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman outlines a busy schedule that will take place throughout the year, starting in the early months.

The year is expected to begin with a substantial refresh, including new OLED MacBook Air models powered by M5 chips, MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, an entry-level iPad with an A18 chip, and an iPad Air with an M4 chip.

The spring is expected to be marked by the debut of Apple's first smart home displays, which will connect to a major AI and Siri enhancement at WWDC in June. However, the second half of the year is expected to feature more significant announcements. The report indicates that Apple's long-awaited foldable smartphone will be released in the fall, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, which will finally include Apple's own modems. There might also be a sneak peek at Apple's smart glasses. To conclude the year, a late 2026 update to the MacBook Pro is rumored, which would include M6 chips and an OLED touch screen.

This roadmap indicates that Apple is aggressively entering new markets where it is relatively late.

Samsung has been improving its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip devices for years, and Google has its own Pixel Fold. Apple's entry will either legitimize the market or feel outdated.

Smart glasses are also a significant gamble, competing with products such as Meta's Ray-Ban glasses but likely aiming for something more advanced. The smart home push is a direct assault on Google and Amazon. This 50th-anniversary strategy is an attempt to secure Apple's next decade of dominance by invading its rivals' territory all at once.

If a significant portion of this roadmap is implemented in 2026, it will be a busy year for Apple.

A foldable iPhone, a new smart home ecosystem, and a smart glasses preview in the same year, in addition to two generations of MacBook Pro chips (M5 and M6) and a new touch screen design, seems logistically challenging.

The late-2026 MacBook Pro is particularly anticipated. A thinner chassis with an OLED touch screen is a desirable upgrade. The foldable phone is a significant risk. After the Vision Pro demonstrated that success is not guaranteed, a costly foldable iPhone is not a sure bet. Nevertheless, Apple appears to be trying new things for its 50th anniversary.