Apple Leaks New Products in Software Code Including Vision Pro and Studio Display

Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap has reportedly been exposed through internal identifiers found in its publicly shared software code, offering a rare and detailed look at its product development pipeline. The leak, first highlighted by MacRumors, reveals potential updates across seven major product categories, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, and HomePod. These identifiers suggest a coordinated push toward silicon upgrades and feature enhancements, reinforcing existing rumors and aligning with Apple’s internal naming conventions and development timelines [1].

The leaked data points to a next-generation HomePod mini (codename B525), powered by the T8310 microarchitecture—an architecture also used in the latest Apple Watch models. This would represent a significant jump from the current S5-based model, with a new dual-core CPU and a 4-core Neural Engine expected to improve audio processing capabilities. The potential introduction of Wi-Fi 6E and new color options suggests Apple is expanding the product’s appeal and functionality [1].

The Apple TV is also set for a refresh later this year, likely featuring the A17 Pro chip—the same used in the iPhone 15 Pro. This upgrade would enhance performance and support more advanced gaming and AI features, with Apple reportedly testing in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth silicon for the device. The current Apple TV 4K uses the A15 chip, meaning a substantial performance leap is on the horizon [1].

In the display category, the next-generation Apple Studio Display (codename J427) appears in code references, suggesting a possible 2026 release with a mini-LED backlight. This would mark a significant improvement in brightness and contrast over the current 60Hz LED model. The presence of a second code path (J527) indicates Apple may have explored multiple variants before finalizing the design [1].

The iPad lineup is also expected to see multiple updates, with a new entry-level model (J581/J582) rumored to ship with an A18 chip in early 2025. This would bring a 16-core Neural Engine and Apple Intelligence to the budget tier, while maintaining the existing chassis design. Meanwhile, the next iPad mini (J510/J511) is linked to the A19 Pro chip family, which will likely power the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models [1].

The Vision Pro is set to receive a major silicon upgrade with the M5 chip, aligning with a late-2025 launch. While the industrial design is expected to remain largely unchanged, Apple is reportedly working on a new strap for improved user comfort. The first-generation model uses an M2 chip, so the M5 upgrade would represent a substantial leap in performance and AI capabilities [1].

On the wearable front, the next Apple Watch lineup (Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3) will reportedly continue using the T8310 architecture, with improvements likely focused on packaging and efficiency rather than major performance gains. The S11 SoP is expected to maintain a similar feature set as the S10, with larger updates potentially reserved for the 2026 S12 release [1].

This type of leak is not unprecedented for Apple, as the company has a history of embedding hardware references in software code. Products like AirTags and AirPods were similarly foreshadowed in code before official launches. While the details remain speculative until Apple officially announces them, the coherence of these identifiers with internal naming conventions and previous leaks suggests these updates are well underway [1].

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[1] https://fortune.com/2025/08/14/apple-leaks-new-products-software-code-vision-pro-studio-display-homepod-tv-ipad/?itm_source=parsely-api