# Apple reportedly developing six new product categories simultaneously

Source: https://idevice.com/apple-six-new-product-categories-ranked
Published: 2026-04-23

## What happened

Gurman reports Apple has six new product categories in development, including AI AirPods, smart glasses, a pendant wearable, and a tabletop robot, launching mostly between 2026 and 2027.

## Sources

- [Apple is reportedly working on six new product categories](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/23/apple-is-reportedly-working-on-six-new-product-categories?utm_source=rss) (AppleInsider, 2026-04-23)
- [Apple has ‘six major new product categories’ coming, says Mark Gurman](https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/23/apple-has-six-major-new-product-categories-coming-says-mark-gurman/) (9to5Mac, 2026-04-23)