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 17 Pro / Pro Max
Sep 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 5 sources reporting update rumors
99% · 12 mo since release
iPhone Air
Sep 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 5 sources reporting update rumors
99% · 12 mo since release
iPhone 17
Sep 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 5 sources reporting update rumors
99% · 12 mo since release
iPhone 16e
Feb 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 5 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 18 mo since release
iPhone 16
Sep 2024 · 365-day cycle
● 5 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 24 mo since release
iPad
iPad Pro
Oct 2025 · 550-day cycle
● 2 sources reporting update rumors
59% · 10 mo since release
iPad Air
Mar 2025 · 420-day cycle
● 2 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 18 mo since release
iPad
Mar 2025 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
75% · 18 mo since release
iPad mini
Oct 2024 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
95% · 23 mo since release
Apple Watch
Watch Series 11
Sep 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
99% · 12 mo since release
Watch Ultra 3
Sep 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
99% · 12 mo since release
Watch SE 3
Sep 2025 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
49% · 12 mo since release
Mac
MacBook Pro
Oct 2025 · 365-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
90% · 10 mo since release
MacBook Air
Mar 2026 · 380-day cycle
● 2 sources reporting update rumors
49% · 6 mo since release
Mac mini
Nov 2024 · 500-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 22 mo since release
Mac Studio
Mar 2025 · 550-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
100% · 18 mo since release
iMac
Nov 2024 · 550-day cycle
● 1 source reporting update rumors
100% · 22 mo since release
Audio
AirPods Pro 3
Sep 2025 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
49% · 12 mo since release
AirPods 4
Sep 2024 · 730-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
99% · 24 mo since release
AirPods Max
Sep 2024 · 1000-day cycle
● 4 sources reporting update rumors
72% · 24 mo since release
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.