Apple rarely lets details about unreleased products slip out ahead of schedule. But every once in a while, the company accidentally spoils its own surprises.
That’s exactly what happened with the macOS 26.7 Release Candidate, which contains references to several unreleased Apple devices, including upcoming iPhones, Macs and smart home products.
Apple’s smart home plans leak in macOS 26.7
In recent months, some unreleased Apple devices have been referenced in beta iOS and macOS builds. But macOS 26.7 RC contains references to not just one or two, but more than 10 unreleased Apple devices (via MacRumors).
Apple plans to release several new smart home devices in the coming months, all powered by the new Siri. macOS 26.7 lists several such products, including the Home Hub, HomePod mini and more. The full list is as follows:
- Home Hub (J490 and J491): This code name was previously associated with Apple’s upcoming home hub. It will seemingly run homeOS and cost $350. The J491 variant is apparently meant for wall mounting.
- HomePod mini (B525): The current HomePod mini carries the code name B520. macOS 26.7 references B525, likely for the speaker’s next-generation refresh expected this fall.
- Home Accessory (J229): This is seemingly a security camera that Apple has been working on for more than a year.
- Pebble: This is the code name for Apple’s upcoming homeOS operating system.
The build also contains references to HomeAccessory17,2 and HomeAccessory17,3, though their identities remain unknown. Elsewhere, Rose Pink, Silver, Space Gray and Starlight appear as possible colors for an upcoming home accessory.
Upcoming iPhones and Macs also make an appearance
On the iPhone front, code in macOS 26.7 RC mentions V62, V63, V64, V67 and V68. Previous reports linked these identifiers to the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone, respectively.
The Pro models and foldable iPhone, possibly called the iPhone Ultra, should arrive in September. The regular iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 reportedly won’t launch until spring 2027.
The Mac references in macOS 26.7 RC prove equally interesting. J804 appears to be the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip that’s expected in a few months.
The J833 and J834 internal code names leaked before. They refer to a pair of upcoming iMac versions, both running the new Apple M6 processor.
Four additional identifiers — K114c, K114s, K116c and K116s — seemingly represent the first MacBook Pro models with a touchscreen and an OLED display that Apple reportedly has in development.
Plus iPad mini, AirPods Ultra and more
Apple’s upcoming iPad mini also makes an appearance under the J510 and J511 code names. Previous reports suggest the next model will receive two major upgrades: an OLED display and an A19 Pro chip.
macOS 26.7 RC also contains a video offering our first glimpse at Apple’s upcoming AirPods with cameras. The short clip shows how the earbuds will use their cameras alongside Visual Intelligence to understand and interact with the world around you.
The code also includes references to plenty of other Apple products. However, it’s difficult to decipher their identities, as the model numbers and code names don’t line up with any existing devices.
Rajesh has been writing about consumer technology for over a decade, with a strong focus on iPhones, Macs and Apple’s ecosystem. He enjoys digging into Apple software updates, hardware changes, and discovering new Mac apps that make work faster and more enjoyable.
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