5 Apple Products You Should Wait to Buy Until Next Year

Apple has already refreshed some of itsPopular productsthis year, including the MacBook Air and Mac Studio, with the iPhone and Apple Watch also among the company's anticipated fall 2025 releases.

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However, other devices have not received updates since 2024 or earlier, which makes it important to time your purchases carefully so you get the best value for Apple's premium prices. Here are five Apple products that you should probably wait until 2026 to buy.

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iPhone 17 (e)

Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025, so you don't have to wait too long if you're looking for the updated standard, Pro and Pro Max models. But if you're on a budget, it may be worth waiting for the more basic iPhone 17(e), which is rumored to come out in spring 2026.

According to9 to 5 Mac, you can expect the iPhone 17(e) to have the faster A19 chip and possibly an upgraded modem, though the overall design and single camera may remain the same.MacworldEstimated that the iPhone 17(e) could sell at the current retail price of the iPhone 16(e), $599, or go up to $699, depending on how Apple positions it in the lineup.

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Apple Studio Display

Thecurrent 27-inch Apple Studio Displayhas beena hot pickfor those who would like a 5K Retina screen with a built-in camera and speakers to accompany their MacBook, Mac Mini or Mac Studio. However, the monitor has not had any updates since its release in March 2022.

Rather than spending $1,599 or more now, consider waiting for the rumored Apple Studio Display 2, which could finally be released in early 2026 after multiple delays. In August 2025,MacRumorsWrote that the upgraded model might have the A19 Pro chip and possibly mini-LED backlighting, although the specifics (including its price and size) are still unknown.

iPad Air

The most recentiPad AirReleased in May 2024, it remains a smart purchase if you want a powerful everyday tablet at a competitive starting price of $599 (11-inch) or $799 (13-inch). But if you can wait until next spring, you can expect a new release with a performance upgrade.

In July 2025,BloombergIt was reported that the updated tablet should launch in March or April 2026 and feature the M4 chip, which should provide a faster experience when using apps and help improve battery life.MacRumorsandApple Insideralso noted an upcoming iPad Air with an OLED display, but it's unclear whether that will wait until 2027.

Apple HomePod

Released in February 2023, the currentApple HomePodIt does the job if you just want a smart speaker for playing music and issuing Siri requests. But the $299 smart home device lacks the interactive touchscreen of its competitors, like the Google Nest Hub and Amazon Echo Show.

AAugust 2025 Bloomberg articlenoted thatApple was working onA smart home hub that would have a 7-inch display attached to a speaker base and feature a special Siri-powered operating system, which has the codename "Charismatic." If you want that functionality, this home device may be worth the wait in 2026, but be prepared to pay a likely higher price.

MacBook Pro

Apple announcedthe most recent 14- and 16-inchMacBook Pro modelsin October 2024 and a refresh with the M5 chip was initially expected in late 2025. However, anAugust 2025 postFrom Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicated that new MacBooks may have to wait until 2026.

With premium laptops currently starting at $1,599 to $2,499 (depending on screen size), consider waiting for the next release to get a faster processor. You can also consider choosing a refurbished version of the current MacBook Pro at a discount.

According to9 to 5 Mac, even bigger changes are rumoured with a late 2026 release, including an updated design and OLED display upgrade.MacworldMentioned that a 5G-enabled MacBook Pro is also in the works.

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