Apple's 3-Year Tech Revolution: iPhone Ultra, AR Glasses, and More Unveiled by 2030
September 4, 2026
The article canvasses a broad lineup of rumored Apple devices spanning iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple TV, HomePod, iPad, Mac, plus new categories like AR glasses and HomePad, with launch timelines clustered around two main annual events and extending into 2028–2030.
The briefing is authored by Scott Younker of Tom’s Guide, who links to related rumors and coverage.
Caveats are noted: the piece relies on Gurman’s report and rumors, with items subject to change as Apple’s roadmap evolves.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlines a massive three-year Apple rollout under new CEO John Ternus, starting with the September 9 iPhone event and continuing with announcements through 2027 and beyond.
Mid-term developments for 2027 include M7 14-inch MacBook Pro variants, AirPods with cameras pushed to 2027, a HomePad-linked home security sensor and system, AR/VR-capable Apple Glasses, a bifurcated iPhone 18/18e launch with a fall Pro/Max and spring vanilla, an iPhone Air 2 with a better ultrawide camera, M7 Pro/Max MacBooks with touchscreen elements, and a major iPhone 20 redesign plus foldable iPhone Ultra 2 and accessories.
Beyond 2027 into 2028–2029–2030, plans include HomePad with a robot arm and a 9-inch display, M7 Max/Ultra Mac Studio variants, a revamped Vision Pro, AI pendant wearables, larger foldable iPhone and iPad concepts, OLED MacBook Air variants, higher-end iMac OLED, and AR glasses with data overlays.
Near-term launches anticipated for late 2026 to 2027 include: iPhone Ultra with a foldable 7.8-inch interior display, A20 Pro chip, in-house C2 modem, Touch ID, and a price above $2,000; iPhone 18 Pro/18 Pro Max with A20 Pro silicon and C2 modem plus battery improvements; Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with new colors and ceramic cases; AirPods 5 (standard and noise-canceling); updated Apple TV 4K and possibly redesigned remote; HomePod mini with faster processor and enhanced Siri; HomePad family; iPad mini with OLED screen and faster chip; M6 iMac and M6 14-inch MacBook Pro refresh; MacBook Ultra with a touch display, OLED panel, Dynamic Island, and M5 Pro/Max chips.
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Tom's Guide • Sep 4, 2026
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