New year, new Apple gadgets — and 2026 is looking to be a major milestone in Apple innovations. For starters, Apple is launching its first-ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, and it’s already generating plenty of buzz from tech geeks everywhere. From new iPhone models, to new-and-improved soft and hardware updates for AirPods and Apple Watches, here are the product highlights you need to know about these new launches.
1. iPhone Duo
Available from 23 October 2026.
2. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max promises a better camera, battery life, performance and Siri AI. They feature the new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, that allows users to customise controls — a first for iPhones. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, both iPhones feature advanced thermal management systems that have a next-gen vapour chamber to deliver the highest sustained performance in iPhone history. For those who need their gadgets to match their style: both phones came in black, silver, glacier blue and a brand-new dark burgundy.
Available from 18 September 2026.
3. AirPods 5
The new AirPods 5 features improved noise cancellation, sound quality in transparency mode, and open-ear design. With an all-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-gen Adaptive EQ for a more immersive sound. Now, its ANC removes up to 50% more external noise compared to its previous iteration, and along with a more natural Transparency mode.
Available from 18 September 18 2026.
4. Apple Watch Series 12
The new Apple Watch Series 12 offers a wearable, higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) sensing to offer the most accurate heart rate sensing. It features a alongside a readiness score that gives you insight into how ready you are to take on the day based on your vitals, sleep score, and recent activity — with the bonus of coming in a new chic dark bronze colour.
Available from 18 September 18 2026.
5. Apple Watch Ultra 44
The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 is built for adventure. It offers the best Health Sensing System yet: featuring the most accurate heart sensing capabilities ever in a wearable, alongside higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements. It’ll also be able to keep up with you — it’s got an extended battery life of up to 45 hours of outdoor activity.
Available from 18 September 18 2026.
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