India, Jan. 28 -- Apple rarely moves into new product segments, but when it does, it often signals a long-term plan rather than a short-term experiment. In recent years, the company entered mixed reality with Apple Vision Pro, tracking devices with AirTag, and wireless audio with AirPods. While these launches expanded Apple's portfolio, only AirPods reached mass adoption on the scale of the iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

That pattern may shift soon. Reports suggest Apple is preparing to step into three new categories with four products that could begin appearing from 2026 onward. These include a smart home hub, a smart doorbell, a foldable iPhone, and its first augmented reality glasses. Together, these devices point to a broader push across hard...