Should you buy now?
Every product Apple currently sells, tracked against its typical update cycle. The further along the bar, the closer the next version — and the worse the time to buy.
iPhone
iphone 18 Shop ↗
Sep 2026 · 365-day cycle
14% · 1 mo since release
iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max Shop ↗
Sep 2026 · 365-day cycle
14% · 1 mo since release
iPhone Duo Shop ↗
Oct 2026 · 365-day cycle
4% · 14 days since release
iPhone 17 Shop ↗
Sep 2025 · 720-day cycle
● 2 sources reporting update rumors
56% · 13 mo since release
iPhone Air Shop ↗
Sep 2025 · 730-day cycle
● 1 source reporting update rumors
56% · 13 mo since release
iPhone 17e Shop ↗
Mar 2026 · 365-day cycle
66% · 8 mo since release
iPad
iPad Pro Shop ↗
Oct 2025 · 550-day cycle
● 1 source reporting update rumors
68% · 12 mo since release
iPad Air Shop ↗
Mar 2025 · 420-day cycle
● 1 source reporting update rumors
100% · 19 mo since release
iPad Shop ↗
Mar 2025 · 730-day cycle
● 5 sources reporting update rumors
82% · 19 mo since release
iPad mini Shop ↗
Oct 2024 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 24 mo since release
Apple Watch
Watch Series 12 Shop ↗
Sep 2026 · 365-day cycle
11% · 1 mo since release
Watch Ultra 4 Shop ↗
Sep 2026 · 365-day cycle
● 1 source reporting update rumors
14% · 1 mo since release
Watch SE 3 Shop ↗
Sep 2025 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
56% · 13 mo since release
Mac
MacBook Pro Shop ↗
Oct 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 12 mo since release
MacBook Air Shop ↗
Mar 2026 · 380-day cycle
● 1 source reporting update rumors
61% · 7 mo since release
Mac mini 2026 Shop ↗
Sep 2026 · 500-day cycle
10% · 1 mo since release
Mac studio 2026 Shop ↗
Sep 2026 · 500-day cycle
10% · 1 mo since release
iMac Shop ↗
Nov 2024 · 550-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 24 mo since release
Audio
Vision
Verdicts combine release-cycle timing with live rumor signals: when multiple independent publications report an imminent update, the verdict turns red even early in a cycle. Estimates, not inside information — Apple can always surprise. Products marked "Shop ↗" link to a retailer through an affiliate link; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Other products link to their latest news and rumors.