Trending Now - Apple Announces Three New Product Arrivals This Week

WHO:

Apple Inc.

Users of iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch

WHAT:

Apple announced three notable product arrivals for the week of March 22nd, 2026.

Apple released the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate on March 18th, 2026, which includes 13 enhancements for iPhones.

Pre-orders for AirPods Max 2 will start on March 25th, 2026.

Apple plans to include eight new emoji characters across its platforms in the iOS 26.4 update.

Apple will provide a Critical Security Update for devices running iOS 13 and iOS 14 in the coming days.

WHERE:

Apple’s announcements and product releases are applicable globally to users of its devices.

WHEN:

The iOS 26.4 shipping version is expected to arrive on March 25th, 2026.

Pre-orders for AirPods Max 2 will begin on March 25th, 2026.

The first iOS 26.5 beta is expected to arrive on March 30th, 2026.

WHY:

Apple aims to enhance user experience with new features and security updates across its devices.

HOW:

Apple is implementing new features through software updates, including iOS 26.4 and upcoming iOS 26.5.

The new AirPods Max 2 will be available for pre-order, with a release expected in early April 2026.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:24 UTC)

Apple has announced several exciting updates for its users this week, including the release of the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate, which features 13 enhancements for iPhones and is set to ship on March 25. Pre-orders for the new AirPods Max 2 will also begin on that same day, while the company plans to introduce eight new emoji characters in the iOS 26.4 update and provide a Critical Security Update for devices running iOS 13 and 14 in the coming days. Looking ahead, the first beta version of iOS 26.5 is expected to arrive on March 30, further enhancing the user experience across Apple’s devices.