Apple supplier Goertek could produce these two new products in 2026
Apple is reportedly working on two new products expected to hit the market in 2026, and the Cupertino company has appointed Goertek as its new product introduction (NPI) supplier. according to details shared by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone maker is expected to launch a new pair of AirPods in 2026, which will come equipped with new health management features, while the second product will be related to the smart home IP camera segment, according to the company.
Apple chooses Goertek to produce new products arriving in 2026
In one after on Medium, Kuo states that Apple plans to launch its first smart home IP camera device in 2026, which will offer wireless connectivity to other Apple devices, as well as software integration with Siri and Apple Intelligence. According to a supply chain analyst, the company is aiming for a long-term goal of annual shipments of more than 10 million, and has selected China-based Goertek as the sole assembler for the product.
Apple’s second product will be an upgraded version of the company’s AirPods True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earphones, Kuo claims. The analyst predicts that the company’s upcoming AirPods will also focus on health-related features, and that these earphones will be assembled by Goertek.
Earlier this year, Apple announced that the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) would be updated with support for using the headset as a hearing aid; the company received approval from the US FDA in September.
In 2023, a patent relating to a wireless audio product was spotted online, revealing that Apple was working on AirPods sensors that could measure the brain’s electrical activity, while another report claimed that Apple was designing a new AirPods Pro model that could monitor body temperature using built-in sensors.
Citing supply chain reports, Kuo claims that Goertek’s relationship with Apple will have “normalized” in the second half of 2024, months after the company lost many orders due to “supply compliance issues.” Goertek is expected to be the sole supplier for the smart home IP camera, and the primary supplier for the next generation of AirPods.
