Apple may have accidentally offered a preview of its next wave of hardware. The macOS 26.7 Release Candidate contains references to more than 10 unreleased products, ranging from a long-rumoured foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook Pro to new smart home devices and camera-equipped AirPods, according to MacRumors.
The references do not confirm launch dates or final specifications, but they add weight to several products that have surfaced in reports over the past few months.
Apple Smart Home products
Among the more interesting discoveries are references to Apple’s upcoming Home Hub, which is expected to be the company’s first dedicated smart home controller. The device, reportedly carrying the J490 and J491 identifiers, is said to run a new homeOS platform, with one version designed for wall mounting. Earlier reports have suggested a price of around USD 350 (Rs 33,500).
The software also references a next-generation HomePod mini under the B525 identifier, compared with B520 for the current model. Another product, listed as Home Accessory (J229), is believed to be Apple’s long-rumoured security camera.
If these products arrive, Apple would be stepping into a smart home market dominated by Google and Amazon, both of which already offer smart displays, speakers and security cameras. Apple’s advantage could instead come from tighter integration with Siri, Apple devices and its broader ecosystem.
Foldable iPhone, OLED MacBook Pro and more
The macOS build also references several iPhone identifiers, including V62, V63, V64, V67 and V68. These have previously been associated with the iPhone Air 2, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra.
Reports suggest the Pro models and foldable iPhone could arrive in September, while the regular iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 may follow in spring 2027. The foldable would put Apple directly against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold, making it one of the company’s most significant new products in years.
On the Mac side, J804 is believed to be a 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple’s upcoming M6 chip, while J833 and J834 reportedly correspond to new iMac models. Four other identifiers appear to be linked to MacBook Pro models with OLED displays and touchscreens, potentially marking a major change to Apple’s long-standing approach to Mac displays.
OLED iPad mini and camera-equipped AirPods
The next iPad mini is also referenced through the J510 and J511 identifiers. It’s expected to bring an OLED display and an A19 Pro chip, which would give Apple’s smallest tablet a significant display upgrade over the current model. Perhaps the strangest discovery is a video showing AirPods with cameras. The earbuds could use those cameras alongside Visual Intelligence to understand objects and surroundings, pointing to Apple’s broader push to bring AI features into more of its hardware.
Anyone considering a MacBook Pro, iPad mini or AirPods upgrade may benefit from waiting if their current device is still usable, while buyers who need a product now should base the decision on officially announced hardware rather than internal code names.
