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Apple Code Leak Exposes Roadmap for Unreleased Devices

Analysts caution that Apple’s unsealed code hints at upcoming products, leaving specifications, release schedules unconfirmed.

Apple's software code leak has revealed upgrades across iPhone, iPad, Mac and more.
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Overview

  • Apple accidentally exposed internal identifiers for unreleased devices and chips after briefly leaving a software file publicly accessible.
  • The identifiers point to fall refreshes of HomePod mini with an S9 chip and Apple TV with A17 Pro alongside future updates for Studio Display, iPad mini, entry-level iPad, Vision Pro and Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3.
  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the leak corroborates his reporting on refreshed Apple TV and HomePod models this fall and next-year iPad and monitor upgrades, underscoring that none of the plans are official.
  • Apple this week released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 to restore the Blood Oxygen sensor feature on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2 models sold in the United States.
  • Separate rumors suggest a low-cost MacBook powered by an A18 Pro chip could launch near a $599 price point and that Apple is planning a smart-home hub in 2026, a tabletop robot in 2027 and Siri integration with GPT-5.