Apple Prototype Leak Reveals Roadmap for Foldable iPhone, Home Robot, M6 Macs, More

A prototype Apple device that changed hands outside the company has led to an unusually broad internal leak, exposing codenames tied to dozens of unreleased products, including future iPhones, Macs, and home devices. According to MacRumors, the source was an early internal build of iOS 26 discovered running on the hardware, offering a rare snapshot of Apple's development pipeline.



While Macworld previously shared details about upcoming iOS features pulled from this software, MacRumors has now clarified how the leak occurred. The prototype was running an internal build labeled iOS 19, with a version number that predates the first public developer beta of iOS 26 seeded earlier this year. After the device changed hands, the software was shared, allowing an anonymous source to examine the code and extract a large list of internal hardware identifiers.


Many of the leaked codenames align with prior reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and other analysts, while also filling in gaps around specific products. These include Apple's smart home hub, its first foldable iPhone, and multiple generations of Apple silicon-powered Macs.

Below is the full list of unreleased devices and chips referenced in the software.

iPhones
● iPhone 17e (V159): A new entry-level model expected in spring 2026.
● iPhone Air 2 (V62): A follow-up to Apple's ultra-thin model, though recent reports suggest it may be delayed.
● iPhone 18 Pro (V63): Apple's 2026 flagship.
● iPhone 18 Pro Max (V64): The larger flagship variant.
● Foldable iPhone (V68): Apple's first foldable smartphone.

iPads
● iPad 12 (J581 and J582): The next-generation entry-level iPad.
● M4 iPad Air (J707, J708, J737, J738): Updates to the 11-inch and 13-inch Air lineup.


Macs
● Low-cost MacBook (J700): An entry-level notebook possibly powered by an A18 Pro chip to compete with Chromebooks.
● M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro (J714c, J714s, J716c, J716s): Next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch models.
● M5 MacBook Air (J813 and J815): Updated 13-inch and 15-inch Air models.
● M5 Mac Studio (J775c and J775d): Desktop systems with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips.
● M5 Mac mini (J873g and J873s): Compact desktops with M5 and M5 Pro options.
● M6 14-inch MacBook Pro (J804): A future base model.
● M6 Pro/Max MacBook Pro (K114c, K114s, K116c, K116s): A major OLED redesign expected in late 2026 or later.

AirTags and Home Devices
● AirTag 2 (B589): A new version of Apple's tracker.
● Apple Studio Display 2 (J427 and J527): Updated external displays.
● Apple TV (J355): A refreshed set-top box.
● Home hub variant 1 (J490): A smart display with a base.
● Home hub variant 2 (J491): A wall-mounted version.
● Unknown home accessory (J229): Possibly a modular base or camera.
● Tabletop robot (J595): A robotic device with a movable display.
● HomePod mini 2 (B525): A next-generation compact speaker.

Wearables
● Vision Air (N100): A lighter, lower-cost Vision headset.
● Cheaper Vision Pro (N109): A second-generation headset distinct from Vision Air.
● AI smart glasses (N50 / N401): Glasses without a display aimed at competing with Meta.
● AR glasses prototypes (N421, N107): Experimental concepts believed to be shelved.
● Apple Watch Series 12 (N237 and N238): The 2026 Apple Watch lineup.
● Apple Watch Ultra 4 (N240): The next rugged model.

Chips
● U3 (T2034): Next-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
● M5 Pro/Max/Ultra (T6050): High-performance Apple silicon.
● M6 (T8152): A future base Mac processor.
● A20/A20 Pro (T8160): The 2nm chip expected for iPhone 18.
● S11 (T8320): Processor for upcoming Apple Watch models.

The software also referenced several unidentified codenames, including N110, N209, N216, J349, J190, and J226. While their presence confirms active development, software references alone do not guarantee a product will ever ship, as Apple frequently cancels or delays hardware during the engineering process.

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