Марк Гурман відповідає на витік інформації про пристрої Apple
Last week, Apple released a software utility that was quickly removed from access. The reason — the code revealed the identifiers of many unannounced devices and processors.
The following new products are mentioned in this code leak.
At the same time, Apple is working on the next generation iPad mini (codenamed J510/J511), which will feature the A19 Pro chip — the same one Apple plans to use in the iPhone 17 Pro models. The Pro version will have more graphics cores than the standard A19, and rumors also point to an intermediate variant — the so-called “binned A19 Pro” with one disabled graphics core. It is these limited chips that may be in the new iPhone 17 Air.
The current iPad mini, released in 2024, is equipped with the A17 Pro chip, which first appeared in the iPhone 15 Pro. So it’s logical that the next generation of this tablet will switch to the more modern A19 Pro.
So far, there is no specific information on when the new version of the iPad mini will be released. Rumors suggest that Apple is developing a model with an OLED display that could debut as early as 2026. Other sources suggest that the update will be delayed until 2027.
References in the code also indicate that Apple is developing a new budget version of the iPad that will run on the A18 chip. This finding confirms a previous Bloomberg report, which stated that Apple plans to release the 12th generation of the entry-level iPad in the spring of 2026. The device is expected to retain the current design, but will have a faster processor.
The current 11-inch iPad is equipped with an A16 chip and costs from $349. For comparison, the A18 is currently used in the following models iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Plusso it will provide a significant performance boost compared to the A16, which debuted in the iPhone 14 Pro. The chip has a 16-core Neural Engine designed to process artificial intelligence tasks, which will allow you to activate Apple Intelligence features even on a budget tablet.
Apple is working on a new generation of Vision Pro with an M5 chip, according to a code analysis. Rumors of a Vision Pro 2 with an updated M-series chip have been circulating since last year, but there was some confusion about which chip would be used in the device. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Vision Pro 2 will receive the M5 chipwhile Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed that it would use the same M4 found in the latest MacBook Air and iPad Pro models, not the M5.
Based on Apple’s code, it looks like the next-generation Vision Pro will indeed have an M5 chip. The updated Vision Pro is not expected to have any design changes or other hardware upgrades other than the new chip. However, it may get a new strap that will make wearing the device more comfortable for a long time.
The next Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 smartwatches will receive the updated S11 chip. However, it probably won’t bring significant improvements in processor performance. The new processor will use the same T8310 architecture as the S9 and S10 chips in the Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10 models.
This should not be surprising. After all, it is not uncommon for Apple to use the same architecture for several generations of S-series chips for the Apple Watch. For example, the S6, S7, and S8 chips had the same underlying technology.
The S9 and S10 chips use two high-performance Sawtooth cores, as in the A16 Bionic chip. So while the technology is no longer new, it still delivers great power for a wearable device. It’s a 64-bit 2-core processor with a 4-core Neural Engine, second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, and 64 GB of internal storage.
Although the basic technology remains the same, Apple may make other changes. For example, in the S10 chip, the company changed the design to a thinner one so that it takes up less space inside the watch.
Since the S11 chip in the 2025 Apple Watch models will remain largely unchanged, it is likely that the upcoming S12 chip for 2026 will have a new microarchitecture with performance improvements.
Although the Apple code provided information only about the Ultra 3 and Series 11, codenames for future devices were also present:
The Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch SE 3 are expected to debut at Apple’s next fall presentation in September.
Apple is preparing an updated version of the HomePod mini that will receive the new S-series processor used in the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and the upcoming 11th generation smartwatches. In the Apple code, a reference to a device with the codename B525 was found, which probably corresponds to the next-generation HomePod mini, since the codename of the current model — B520.
And this new HomePod mini, equipped with a processor that uses the T8310 microarchitecture. The existing S9 and S10 chips in the Apple Watch Series 9 and 10 have T8310 cores. The Apple Watch Series 11 is also expected to use the S11 chip with T8310 microarchitecture. Therefore, the next HomePod mini model may receive any of the processors: S9, S10, or S11. This will be a significant step forward compared to the current HomePod mini based on the S5 chip.
It is expected that the new speaker will receive the advanced S11 — 64-bit dual-core processor based on A16 with a 4-core Neural Engine, which will open the door to faster voice command processing and greater integration with the Apple ecosystem. In addition to the new processor, HomePod mini 2 may receive Apple’s own chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with Wi-Fi 6E support. New body colors are also being discussed. The device may be announced in the fall of 2025 — between September and December.
Apple is rumored to be preparing an updated version of Apple TV. In the company’s code, we found references to the fact that the device will receive an A17 Pro chip — the same one used in iPhone 15 Pro and continues to be released for iPad mini 7.
The current Apple TV 4K model is equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, so upgrading to the A17 Pro will provide a significant performance boost. The new processor supports Apple Intelligence and allows you to run games with console quality and advanced graphic effects. In addition, Apple’s own chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is expected. The announcement may take place in September along with the new iPhones, or later in 2025.
Apple’s code also shows signs of the second generation Studio Display, codenamed J427. The device will have the yet-to-be-unveiled A19 Pro chip. This processor will almost certainly debut next month alongside the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The chip in Studio Display is responsible for features such as Center Stage (automatic image framing during video calls), Spatial Audio (surround sound), and voice commands such as “Hey Siri”. Current version of Studio Display was released in 2022 and is equipped with the A13 Bionic chip, which first appeared in the iPhone 11 series back in 2019.
According to rumors, the second generation of Studio Display will be presented in early 2026, when new Mac models are also expected. Details are still scarce, but it is possible that the display will receive mini-LED backlighting, which will provide better brightness, contrast, and color accuracy.
Apple has not yet officially confirmed these devices, and its plans are traditionally subject to change.
In his weekly newsletter Power On, the famous Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman commented on these leaks. In the Q&A section, he noted that the data generally coincides with his previous forecasts and publications. Gurman confirmed that Apple TV and HomePod mini are expected to be updated in the fall, and new iPad tablets are being prepared for the next year. In addition, new monitors are under development.
As for the Vision Pro headset, the situation is more interesting. The code mentions the M5 chip, but Gurman confirms that Apple is actively testing versions with M4. That is, the company is testing several options in parallel, and the final decision may still change. In any case, the new headset will have at least an M4 chip, which will be a significant step forward from of the current generation from M2. At the same time, we should not expect a radical leap — it will be an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary update.
Recall that, according to Mark Gurman, Apple is actively moving towards creating its own AI chatbot.
Source: macrumors
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