Apple macOS Tahoe leak

Apple macOS Tahoe Leak Reveals Unreleased iPhones and Home Devices

August 25, 2026Michael Hill

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In Focus

  • Apple’s macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate contains references to multiple unreleased products
  • Code names appear linked to upcoming iPhone 18 models and a possible iPhone Air 2
  • References also include home devices, AirPods with cameras, Beats headphones, and future Macs
  • The software references could strengthen existing product leaks, although some codes may be placeholders

Apple’s macOS Tahoe 27.6 release candidate has revealed references to a broad range of unreleased Apple products, extending beyond the previously reported camera-equipped AirPods. The code includes identifiers associated with potential future iPhones, home devices, headphones, iPads, Apple TV hardware, Vision Pro, and Mac models. Apple has not confirmed whether every code corresponds to an imminent product. The disclosures provide additional details about Apple’s potential hardware lineup ahead of its expected September iPhone event.

macOS Tahoe 27.6 Reveals Multiple iPhone References

The Apple macOS Tahoe leak includes several codenames that may correspond to upcoming iPhone models. The references V62, V63, V64, V67 and V68 likely refer to the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 and iPhone Ultra, respectively. The iPhone Ultra is also described as a possible folding device. Apple has not confirmed these products or announced an exact date for its next iPhone event. The company is expected to introduce its next iPhone lineup during its usual September event, but the timing remains unconfirmed.

Apple Product Leak Extends Beyond iPhones

The software references also point to products across several other Apple categories. J490 and B525 may correspond to an upcoming Home Hub and a new HomePod Mini. The Home Hub has been reported as a potential September product with a seven-inch display, a new homeOS platform and an interface resembling the iPhone’s StandBy mode. The HomePod Mini is expected to appear in the fall and could support an updated Siri with Apple Intelligence. These details remain unconfirmed by Apple, and the software codes could represent products planned for a later release.

The Apple macOS Tahoe leak also contains references to additional headphones and wearable products. Alongside camera-equipped AirPods, the code reportedly includes two new Beats headphone models and AirPods Pro 4. Other references include N109, which may represent a second-generation Vision Pro, and ATVRemote1, which could correspond to a new Apple TV remote. A J510 identifier may point to a future iPad mini, potentially featuring an OLED display and an A19 Pro chip. The software also references new MacBook Pro models, including a possible M6-based version, as well as an iMac.

What the Leak Means for Apple’s Product Pipeline

The references add another layer to the broader Apple product leak landscape because many of the devices have already appeared in previous reports. However, the presence of product codes in macOS Tahoe does not confirm that every referenced device is ready for launch. Engadget notes that the codes could be placeholders or could relate to products planned for future release. For businesses tracking Apple’s hardware ecosystem, the disclosure provides additional visibility into potential product families spanning smartphones, home technology, audio devices, tablets, computers and mixed-reality hardware.

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Michael Hill

Michael Hill is a tech enthusiast and writer based in New York City. He tracks the dynamic information technology environment and skillfully educates his audience about emerging tech innovations, trends and their impact on businesses.