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Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices

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Last week, details about unreleased Apple devices and future iOS features were shared by Macworld. This week, we learned where the information came from, plus we have more findings from the leak.

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As it turns out, an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software. The OS has a version number of 23A5234w, and the first developer beta of iOS 26 was 23A5260n, so it dates back to before that initial beta. Apple was still calling it iOS 19 internally at that time, so the software is labeled iOS 19 rather than iOS 26.

An anonymous source provided MacRumors with a list of unreleased devices and features that were found in the beta, and we've recapped the device list below. There are references to many upcoming Apple products, which are referred to by codenames internally. Several codenames have been leaked previously in other accidental updates, or by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Many of these leaked devices have been previously rumored, but this serves as confirmation that they are in the works and will be coming in the future.

AirTags and Home Devices

  • AirTag 2 - B589
  • Apple Studio Display 2 - J427 and J527
  • Apple TV - J355
  • Home hub variant 1 with base - J490
  • Home hub variant 2, mounted - J491
  • Unknown home accessory - J229. Possibly a standalone base that can be added to the mounted home hub, or another device like the rumored camera Apple is working on.
  • Tabletop robot - J595
  • HomePod mini 2 - B525
iPads

  • iPad 12 - J581 and J582 (Wi-Fi and Cellular)
  • M4 iPad Air - J707, J708, J737, J738 (11 and 13-inch sizes, Wi-Fi and Cellular)
iPhones

  • iPhone 17e - V159
  • iPhone Air 2 - V62 (software predates Apple's decision to delay the launch)
  • iPhone 18 Pro - V63
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max - V64
  • Foldable iPhone - V68
Macs

  • Low-cost MacBook with A18 Pro - J700
  • M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro - J714c, J714s, J716c, J716s (14-inch and 16-inch models with M5 Pro and Max chip variants)
  • M5 MacBook Air - J813 and J815 (13 and 15-inch size options)
  • M5 Mac Studio - J775c and J775d (M5 Max and M5 Ultra variants)
  • M5 Mac mini - J873g and J873s (M5 and M5 Pro variants)
  • M6 14-inch MacBook Pro - J804
  • M6 Pro/Max MacBook Pro - K114c, K114s, K116c, K116s (14-inch and 16-inch models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips)
Wearables

  • Vision Air headset - N100 (a lighter and cheaper version of the Vision Pro)
  • AR glasses prototype - N421 (a prototype set of lightweight AR glasses, supposedly scrapped)
  • Mac-connected AR glasses - N107 (AR glasses that connected to a Mac, supposedly scrapped)
  • Cheaper Vision Pro - N109 (also referred to as a second-generation Vision Pro, distinct from Vision Air)
  • AI smart glasses - N50, but Apple now refers to these as N401 (Meta Ray-Bans competitor)
  • Apple Watch Series 12 - N237 and N238 (Wi-Fi and Cellular)
  • Apple Watch Ultra 4 - N240
Chips

There are codenames for several upcoming Apple chips that are in the works for future devices.
  • U3 (Ultra Wideband) - T2034
  • M5 Pro/Max/Ultra - T6050
  • M6 - T8152
  • A20/A20 Pro - T8160
  • S11 - T8320
Unknowns

There are also several unknown codenames that aren't linked to any currently rumored devices.
  • N110
  • N209
  • N216
  • J349
  • J190
  • J226
Several of these devices like the AirTag 2, the iPads, and the home hub are expected earlier in 2026, while others will be coming in late 2026 and beyond. Apple's software does not include release dates associated with codenames, so there are no known dates for when some of these devices are coming.

Update: This article was edited to add the next-generation Apple TV, which was accidentally left off of the initial list.

Article Link: Apple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices
 
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I kinda wish apple would also develop a more high end version of those magsafe second screens from temu/Amazon that could be more full featured with touchscreen, its own processor, but connected to the main phone via a magsafe+quadlock + hinge mechanism to essentially be like a magsafe(+quadlock) temporary foldable that could be removed when you just want the single slab, and then added when you want a second screen with full functionality.
 
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MacRumors said:
an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software.
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I am fairly certain that apple keeps close track on those prototypes, so the employee who lost/sold or whatever will probably be id'd rather soon, and depending on their actions that led to this, well, let's just say they'll be dealt with.
And for the purchaser, don't know tbh but I suppose they might also get in trouble
 
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They need the publicity. But most of these products are obvious as Apple is always working on next models, as they take up to 2 years of testing.
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Most are obvious and the ones that are not obvious take years to develop, so this is just showing investors that things are coming up on the horizon. It’s a nice plant.
 
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My prediction is they hold or table a new iPad mini in order to force feed fan boys to the foldable iPhone.
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That sounds like the best thing to happen to the iPad mini. The iPad mini has been the iPad most needing a complete rethink. And as foldable makes a lot of sense. It's been the LEAST ergonomic and the saddest of all the iPads for far too long. At east you could be abe to fold it and put it in your pocket when trying to use it as a notepad like I've always wanted to.

I would be far more likely buying another Mini as a foldable than as another regret for getting another Mini thinking it would somehow be better this time around.
 
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some of the products in that list are just logical next gen products, but one has to wonder what is going on at Apple with all those leaks? why put a codename for a M5Pro/Max/Ultra into an iOS beta for example??
 
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