# There’s two new iPad releases rumored for 2026: the base iPad, and the iPad mini.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-18 · 9to5Mac*

## Key points

- The next iPad mini will feature an OLED display and water resistance, a first since 2021.
- Apple is adopting a staggered release schedule for non-flagship iPhones, delaying updates to 2027.
- iPhone Fold will launch this September in limited volumes priced around $2000-2500.
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will likely debut a major chipset upgrade based on A19.
- Apple's first smart home display, HomePad, will launch with a 7-inch screen and A18 chip.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States

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