Apple ' s own code was recently extracted and made public by external developers, exposing new specifications and appearance information that had not yet been officially published. The leak involved iPhone Duo folding screens, iPad Mini 8, HomePod Mini 2, the fourth generation Apple TV 4K and an unnamed smart home monitor covering the current core of Apple ' s hardware product line. According to several scientific and technical media reports, this information is derived from the code of the pre-published version of the Apple, which was discovered by developers and verified by multiple parties.
The core clue to the leak came from the code embedded in the Apple Macos Tahoe 26.7 developer test. The developers found identifiers and image resources in the version pointing to multiple unpublished hardware. It was reported that the code of iPad Mini 8 contained references to the A20 Pro chip and the layout of the screen camera. The iPhone Duo was officially released earlier in September this year, but some previously undisclosed functional details remain in the code. HomePod Mini 2 contains a support module for Siri's artificial intelligence function, which has not yet been activated for users.
iPhone Duo: As apple front-line folding screen phone, it appeared earlier this month. The code confirms that it carries the A20 Pro chip and uses the same processor as the iPhone 18 Pro series and the folding version.
iPad Mini 8: will replace the seventh generation iPad Mini, released about two years ago. Elements of the upgrade include: replacing the A17 Pro chip with the A20 Pro processor; moving the front FaceTime camera from the short edge to the long edge to fit the screen; and the presence of an iPhone-like dent structure on the top edge, possibly reserved for additional speakers. It was reported that the machine would also enhance water-resistant performance through vibrating loudspeaker technology and be equipped with OLED screens similar to the high-end iPad Pro. According to the information, the estimated sale price for iPad Mini 8 is approximately US$ 449 and the distribution window may be at the end of October 2026.
HomePod Mini 2: Appearance design continues for the first generation released at the end of 2020, but the colouring programme has changed. The current type of machine provides fresh colours such as orange, yellow and blue, while leaking images show that new versions will provide more stable colours such as green, pink, blue, white and black. At the software level, the code for HomePod 27 already contains the Siri artificial intelligence support module, and the status lights will be adjusted to a white, blue and orange combination, consistent with the Siri AI visual language on other Apple devices. The analysis suggests that Siri AI may be restricted to the use of new hardware, and Apple has never mentioned the old HomePod compatibility plan since the functionality was introduced in June.
Apple TV 4K (fourth generation): The code shows that this type of machine will support light tracking, be equipped with 8GB RAM and Wi-Fi 7 wireless standards, with chips that may be A17 Pro or upgrade structures and carry N1 wireless chips. The timing of the sale has not yet been confirmed.
Smart home monitor (J490/J491): two unpublished items are marked with J490 and J491 codes. The J490 is a desktop style with monitors installed on the floor of the speaker, similar to HomePod Mini with screens; and J491 is designed for wall-mounting. Both are equipped with a FaceTime camera and a dynamic software fit based on facial recognition, with a chip of A18 and support for Apple Intelligence and a more advanced dialogue type, Siri.
Other discoveries: MacBook and iPad Mini appear in code 26.7 for the first time with an OLED screen reference, an updated Siri Remote remote control, and two Beats headsets with B518 and B522.
For the existing iPad Mini user, the iPad Mini 8 screen design and OLED screen means that there will be a significant increase in the video and audio experience, but the seventh-generation user needs to look at whether apples will provide system update support for old money.
For HomePod user, the new colour of HomePod Mini 2 provides more desktop matching options, but the Siri AI functionality may require the purchase of new equipment to be used, and the old HomePod user may face a functional gap.
For consumers planning to buy apple products, iPad Mini 8 is expected to sell at $449 and the time window for distribution at the end of October means that users with recent tablet needs need to decide whether to buy cash or wait for new products. The timing of the sale of Apple TV 4K is uncertain and requires constant attention from visitors.
For investors and industry observers, the code leak further confirmed the pace of the intensive release of new products by apples between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027. iPad12 is expected to be released in the spring of 2027, with apples on self-study of 5G modems and Apple Intelligence, demonstrating the autonomous advancement of apples in core chips and communications technology.
Apples are usually given a press release several weeks before the product is officially sold or details are published through press releases. There are no official announcements confirming the specific date of sale and final pricing of these products. Consumers and developers should follow up on the Apple official channel to obtain accurate information. The official opening time of Siri AI on HomePod, the final sale price of iPad Mini 8, and the release rhythm of Apple TV 4K are the most critical points to be confirmed. Prior to this, all specifications were derived from code analysis, not official confirmation of apples, and the final product may differ.