Tim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before September
Tim Cook's remarks during Apple's earnings call indicate that no new Macs or iPads will be released before September 2026 due to supply constraints and product cycle timing. The iPad lineup, including the budget model and iPad Air, won't see updates soon, and Macs with M5 chips are delayed by component shortages. While no major product launches are expected until fall, Apple may potentially update older HomePod and Apple TV models or preview upcoming smart home devices like the Home Hub at WWDC 2026.
- ▪There will be no new Macs or iPads before September 2026 due to supply chain constraints and product timing.
- ▪The base iPad, iPad Air with M4, and Mac models like the Mac mini and iMac are delayed.
- ▪Apple TV 4K and HomePods are overdue for updates, and new smart home products may be previewed at WWDC 2026.
- ▪iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods updates are on hold until the fall event.
- ▪Apple Intelligence and Siri upgrades are expected at WWDC 2026, potentially tied to new Home Hub and camera announcements.
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News Tim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before September Wesley Hilliard 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 01 2026, 10:32 AM EDT · 3 minute read Apple's base iPad won't get an upgrade until later in 2026 Apple's earnings call revealed a few things that make it easy to see what products we can and can't expect between now and September. The "not coming" list is much longer than the "is probably coming" one. The Mac is supply-constrained, the iPad isn't being updated, and iPhones don't release again until the fall. So, there's not much left that could arrive in the intervening months. The Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac are all awaiting their M5 upgrades, but Apple's supply chain is already backed up quite a bit.
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