10 units Apple may launch subsequent now that the iPhone 17 collection is right here

At its “Awe dropping” occasion final week, Apple unveiled its extremely anticipated iPhone 17 series, which included an upgraded iPhone 17 with ProMotion, a redesigned iPhone 17 Pro with a outstanding digicam plateau, and a brand-new iPhone mannequin for the primary time in years, the iPhone Air.

The iPhone 17 collection and the iPhone Air are all obtainable for pre-order now and launch this Friday, September 19. Whereas there may be nonetheless numerous pleasure across the iPhone 17 collection and the iPhone Air, there may be additionally numerous pleasure about what’s subsequent from Apple. In line with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, there may be nonetheless quite a bit within the pipeline from the Cupertino-based firm that’s anticipated to reach over the following few months and within the new yr, together with a number of extremely anticipated system refreshes that haven’t been up to date in years. With out additional ado, listed below are 10 units to count on from Apple quickly, now that the iPhone 17 collection is right here.

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New Apple TV and HomePod Mini

The subsequent Apple TV 4K may get an enormous chipset improve

Apple final up to date the Apple TV 4K all the way in which again in 2022, and this yr it is closely rumored to lastly get a long-overdue improve. In line with Gurman, Apple’s replace to the Apple TV 4K features a “sooner processor” and Apple’s new in-house networking chip, which debuted on the iPhone occasion with the iPhone Air, the N1. The all-in-one N1 chipset manages Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Thread connectivity, possible making the brand new Apple TV extra environment friendly.

As for what the brand new Apple TV 4K’s processor will likely be, leaks suggest it will likely be powered by Apple’s A17 Professional chipset, which debuted with the iPhone 15 Professional/15 Professional Max in 2023. Whereas it is technically an older chip, that is a big improve for the Apple TV 4K, particularly in comparison with the A15 Bionic within the present mannequin. Gurman additionally reviews the upcoming Apple TV 4K refresh will add assist for brand spanking new Siri and Apple Intelligence options which can be anticipated to launch subsequent yr. Apple is rumored to launch the brand new Apple TV earlier than the top of the yr, so we would see it at an occasion in October or November. Moreover, a brand new HomePod Mini is anticipated to debut quickly, with a sooner chipset and probably new colour choices.

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M5 iPad Professional

The debut of the M5

The primary system anticipated to function Apple’s next-generation M5 chipset is the iPad Professional. The final iPad Professional refresh was in Could 2024, when Apple launched the M4 iPad Professional. A few of the foremost options of the M4 iPad Professional are its thinner design and OLED show, that are each anticipated to hold over to the M5 iPad Professional.

Gurman reviews that the M5 iPad Pro may arrive “as early as October.” In addition to the brand new chipset, it’s also anticipated to obtain a digicam improve, together with a brand new portrait selfie digicam together with the panorama selfie digicam, making it simpler to make use of the iPad Professional for FaceTime and video conferences in any orientation.

3

AirTag 2

Higher monitoring capabilities

Since its debut in 2021, Apple’s AirTags have grow to be a well-liked means for folks to trace essential gadgets. Whether or not you’ve got connected them to your backpack, baggage, pockets, or automobile keys, AirTags offer you peace of thoughts by serving to you discover your belongings once you misplace them. A second-generation AirTag is rumored to launch this yr, that includes improved vary and extra exact monitoring because of Apple’s new U2 chipset, which just lately debuted within the AirPods Pro 3.

4

M5 MacBooks and Imaginative and prescient Professional

With its M5 MacBook refresh, Apple could be adopting a special strategy from final yr. Though Apple launched the M4 MacBook Professional in November 2024, it appears to be pacing itself for its subsequent refresh and ready till the brand new yr to introduce the up to date M5 MacBook Professional, in accordance with Gurman.

So, if you happen to have been hoping for a MacBook Professional refresh this fall, you will have to attend till the brand new yr. As for what to anticipate from the M5 MacBook Professional, it is anticipated to be primarily a chipset improve with no main design adjustments. Apple’s important MacBook Professional overhaul, that includes a thinner design and new OLED show, is reportedly coming in late 2026. Moreover, Apple can be anticipated to refresh the MacBook Air with its M5 chipset early subsequent yr. Nonetheless, just like the MacBook Professional, do not count on any main design adjustments, only a chipset improve.

In addition to the MacBook Professional and MacBook Air receiving an M5 improve, Apple’s Imaginative and prescient Professional headset can be rumored to get an M5 refresh someday in 2026. Gurman reviews that the design of the Imaginative and prescient Professional is not anticipated to vary for this refresh (aside from a brand new headband), and {that a} “extra substantial follow-up” to the Imaginative and prescient Professional, which is each “thinner and lighter,” is within the works for 2027.

5

New Studio Show

A mini-LED Studio Show may debut in 2026

Apple launched the Studio Display, its 27-inch 5K Retina monitor, in 2022, and its 32-inch Professional Show XDR monitor in 2019. Given it has been some time since each screens debuted, it is anticipated {that a} refresh is coming for at the very least one in all them quickly. Gurman reviews that Apple is engaged on “two Mac exterior screens,” with one in all them anticipated to launch late this yr or within the new yr. As for what monitor is coming, leaks point out it might be an up to date Studio Show with Apple’s A19 Professional chipset, that includes mini-LED as a substitute of LCD, and a 90Hz refresh charge (through MacRumors).

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iPhone 17e

A mid-range refresh

Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February, its mid-range iPhone with a extra reasonably priced value of $600, in comparison with the iPhone 17’s $800 price ticket and the iPhone 16’s $700 price ticket. In line with Gurman, Apple is making ready to launch an up to date mannequin referred to as the iPhone 17e, which might be geared up with the identical A19 chipset because the iPhone 17. Whether or not there will likely be any design adjustments for the iPhone 17e, such because the addition of MagSafe — which the iPhone 16e lacks — is unclear at this second.

7

Apple Good House Hub

It is anticipated to debut with the brand new model of Siri

It was beforehand thought that Apple’s new good dwelling hub would launch within the spring this yr. Nonetheless, with Siri’s personalised AI options delayed until next year, the hub’s launch was additionally pushed again. In line with Gurman, Apple’s new good dwelling hub is now anticipated to launch in spring 2026, alongside the next-generation Siri. As for what to anticipate from the brand new hub, its design is prone to resemble the iPad and probably function a spherical base to carry the display, paying homage to the design of the iMac G4. Rumors recommend that it’ll permit you to management all of your good dwelling units and include a consumer interface that includes widgets to examine the climate, view picture slideshows, and see upcoming calendar occasions, amongst different issues. Total, consider it as Apple’s tackle the Google Nest Hub.