Every New Apple Product Coming This Year (and Ones That Aren’t)

Apple's upcoming launch schedule is topsy turvy thanks to unexpected production delays, work from home challenges and travel restrictions imposed by the coronavirus epidemic. As a result, some products slated to launch this year may not make the cut. Continue reading to browse all of the Apple products we believe are coming this year, and the devices we think may be pushed off until next year.
AirPods Lite (2020)
Apple is working on a lite version of Apple's AirPods that may debut as early as May 2020. These AirPods were supposed to be unveiled during Apple's March event that was canceled before it was even announced.
iPhone 12 (Fall 2020)
The iPhone 12 is slated to launch this fall, but the exact timing is very much in the air. The latest information from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple may delay the launch or deal with limited supply at launch.
In a recent research note sent to investors, Kuo predicts Apple will start mass production on its 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch iPhones beginning in September. Because of its complexity, the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 won't enter the mass production stage until October. Apple may delay the launch until October or stagger it with the smaller iPhones hitting retail shelves first, followed by the larger iPhone.
Apple Watch Series 6 (Fall 2020)
Apple is rumored to be working on the next-generation Apple Watch Series 6 which likely will launch this fall. The Apple Watch is expected to get sleep tracking, a blood oxygen monitor, and improved performance.
Apple may be working to bring Touch ID to the Apple Watch either by embedding the technology into the display or including it in the Digital Crown. It's not clear if Touch ID will happen in 2020 or 2021.
13-inch MacBook Pro (2020)
A recent leak from Jon Prosser suggests Apple may be ready to update the 13-inch MacBook Pro as early as next month.
23-inch iMac (2020)
Apple plans to introduce a new 23-inch iMac in the second half of 2020 claims China Times. This new iMac will be one of several low-price options that Apple intends to add to its product lineup this year. Other budget products include the recently-announced iPhone SE, the rumored 11-inch iPad, and the upcoming rumored AirPods Lite.
5G iPad Pro (2020)
According to leaker Jon Prosser, Apple is preparing a 5G-enabled iPad Pro for launch at the end of the year. The iPad Pro will feature the A14X processor but will be similar to the existing iPad everywhere else for launch at the end of the year.
11-inch iPad (2020)
According to recent leaks, Apple may be preparing a new 11-inch iPad Air with Touch ID under the display. This new iPad may have a mini-LED display and a notch-less design. A recent China Times report points to launch in the second half of 2020, though the mini-LED technology may trigger a delay.
AirPods X/Pro (Late 2020 or Early 2021)
Apple allegedly is working a new version of its AirPod Pro with a BeatsX-inspired design. According to a recent DigiTimes report, the earbuds likely won't launch until the second half of the year or possibly even early next year. Apple hoped to have them ready sooner, but the coronavirus epidemic may have interfered with the development and production process.
12.9-inch iPad Pro and Other Products with Mini-LED (2021)
Apple may not be ready to bring mini-LED technology to the masses quite yet. A recent investor note from Chinese research firm GF Securities suggests that Apple's planned 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display may not hit retail shelves until 2021. According to the memo, Apple may delay mass production until early 2020 because of the complex panel design.
A similar report in China Times extends this delay to all mini-LED display products, which won't be mass-produced until 2021. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may be adding mini-LED to a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, a 27-inch iMac Pro, a 14-inch MacBook Pro, a 16-inch ?MacBook Pro?, a 10.2-inch iPad, and a 7.9-inch ?iPad? mini.
iPhone SE Plus (2021)
People hoping for an over-sized iPhone SE Plus may have to wait until the second half of 2021, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo originally predicted the iPhone SE Plus would launch in early 2020, but now he believes Apple will delay the iPhone SE Plus until the second half of 2021.