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iOS 26 Code Leaks Sketch Major Apple Hardware Push in 2026

Leaked iOS 26 references sketch an unconfirmed 2026 lineup as attention shifts from Apple’s slower AI rollout.

Overview

  • Reporting based on internal iOS 26 code points to a second‑generation Studio Display with 120Hz ProMotion, HDR support, and a possible A19 chip.
  • Apple is reportedly targeting spring 2026 for a smart‑home hub dubbed HomePad with an A18 chip, 1080p ultrawide camera, Face ID, Center Stage, and contextual Siri, with Bloomberg having previously described a wall‑mountable form factor.
  • MacBook plans described in the code leaks include an ‘affordable’ A18 Pro model in the first half of 2026, near‑term MacBook Pro refreshes with M5 Pro/Max chips, and a second‑half redesign featuring OLED displays and touch input.
  • The same code suggests an AirTag 2 with improved Precision Finding, better tracking for moving items and crowded areas, clearer battery info, and a smoother pairing flow, plus iPad updates including a 12th‑gen model with an A19 chip, at least 8GB of RAM, and the N1 wireless chip, with iPad Air moving to M4 and N1.
  • Apple may shift its iPhone cadence in 2026 with an iPhone 17e in spring and a fall focus on iPhone 18 Pro models and a premium foldable, while weak iPhone Air sales reportedly push a successor to 2027 or off the roadmap.