A recent software release from Apple accidentally revealed identifiers for several unannounced products, setting off speculation about the company’s upcoming hardware lineup. Hidden in the code were references to a Vision Pro headset with an M5 chip, an Apple TV running on A17 Pro, a HomePod mini updated with the S9 chip, and new iPads and Studio Display models potentially tied to the A19 Pro. Additional entries hinted at the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3, all expected to feature the new S11 chip. A low-cost iPad powered by A18 was also part of the list.
These leaks line up with expectations that Apple will refresh nearly every major product line heading into the fall. A faster Apple TV and a more powerful HomePod mini would give the company a stronger foothold in the living room, while refreshed iPads and a Studio Display would help round out the Mac ecosystem. For the Vision Pro, mention of an M5 chip suggests that Apple is already preparing multiple iterations of its headset, even as the first-generation model continues to rely on the M2.
Mark Gurman, who has been closely tracking these products, responded to the leaks by noting that not every identifier means a launch is imminent. In his Power On newsletter, he emphasized that Apple often tests devices internally across multiple chip configurations, some of which may never ship. The reference to an M5 Vision Pro, for example, could simply reflect early development work. Still, Gurman acknowledged that the details largely confirm his earlier reporting on Apple’s product roadmap, including updated Apple Watch models and a push toward A19-class chips in 2025.
What makes these leaks particularly interesting is their timing. Apple’s September event is only weeks away, and speculation is mounting about what the company will unveil. The expectation is that the new iPhone 17 lineup will take center stage, but the presence of refreshed Apple Watch models and possibly updated accessories like Apple TV or HomePod could broaden the lineup. Whether the iPad mini or Studio Display appears this fall or slips to 2026 remains to be seen, but the groundwork is clearly in place.
Leaks of this scale are rare for Apple, and they highlight both the challenges of maintaining secrecy in a complex supply chain and the appetite for details among fans. Gurman’s response underscores the need for caution in interpreting raw data, but it also validates the broader sense that Apple is gearing up for one of its busiest hardware cycles in years.
(via Bloomberg)
