Apple events

When Apple's next event is, what we expect it to launch, and what to hold off buying until then.

Next event Expected

Apple October 2026 Mac and iPad launch

October 27, 2026

Reports point to new Macs and an OLED iPad mini on or around October 27, possibly with shipping in November. Apple hasn't confirmed anything yet.

  • MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreenLikely
  • 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6Likely
  • iPad mini with OLED displayVery likely
  • iMac with M6Likely
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Later

Apple's usual year

  1. MarchSpring launchesOften iPads, Macs and lower-cost iPhones, usually by press release or a small event.
  2. JuneWWDCThe next iOS, macOS and watchOS. Hardware is rare.
  3. SeptemberiPhone and Apple Watch eventNew iPhones, Apple Watches and often AirPods. The biggest event of the year.
  4. October–NovemberMacs and iPadsMacBook Pro, iMac and iPad updates, sometimes with an event.

Past events

Predictions are our own, based on Apple's release patterns and public reports. Dates are estimates until Apple announces them. SoonGuide isn't affiliated with Apple.