Apple accidentally previewed more than 10 unreleased devices after seeding the macOS 26.7 Release Candidate, according to findings from MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris and reported by Mashable. The software update contains internal code, product identifiers, and references pointing to a wide variety of upcoming hardware, ranging from smart home equipment and audio accessories to next-generation iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
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While Apple typically keeps its hardware roadmaps strictly under wraps ahead of official announcements, the new beta software provides a comprehensive look at devices currently in development across multiple product categories.
Camera-Equipped AirPods and New Audio Hardware
Among the most prominent discoveries in the macOS 26.7 software package is a video demonstration detailing upcoming AirPods equipped with built-in infrared cameras designed for Visual Intelligence features. In the short demonstration clip found within the release candidate, a user holds up a book so that the earbud’s camera can read the title. Accompanying voiceover text in the demo states, With Visual Intelligence, your world becomes savable. See something you like? Just ask me to save it for later,
as noted by MacRumors.
Code references indicate that these camera-equipped earbuds are tied to the B790 designation, representing a distinct project separate from standard audio releases. Additional headphone references discovered in the beta files include the fourth-generation AirPods Pro, two upcoming Beats headphones models, and multiple distinct camera-AirPods variants, according to Mashable and Letemsvetemapplem.
Upcoming iPhones, iPads, and Smart Home Devices
The software update outlines a robust lineup of forthcoming mobile devices and smart home accessories. Mobile references match identifiers previously uncovered in iOS beta files, covering the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Air 2, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. According to Cultofmac, the iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone Ultra are expected to arrive during Apple’s annual September event, while the base iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 are slated for a spring 2027 release.
Smart home hardware references include codenames for upcoming versions of Apple’s Home Hub under the J490 and J491 identifiers—with one variant intended for tabletop placement on a base and another built for wall mounting, as detailed by Letemsvetemapplem. The code also reveals references to the next-generation HomePod mini (linked to identifier B525), a potential home security camera (J229), a tabletop robot product, and the “Pebble” operating system that runs on the Home Hub, alongside new iPad mini models (J510 and J511) expected to feature OLED screens and an A19 Pro chip.
New Mac Models and Accessories
Computer hardware is heavily represented in the macOS 26.7 release candidate as well. Code references point to an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by an M6 chip (designated J804), two iMac versions running the new M6 processor (J833 and J834), and four identifiers (K114c, K114s, K116c, and K116s) that Cultofmac reports represent Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro models featuring touchscreens.
Additional hardware mentions scattered throughout the system files include a new Apple TV remote (ATVRemote1,5), an unspecific Vision Pro headset variant, and extensive product identifier ranges spanning accessories such as World Travel Adapter Kit variants and MagSafe battery components.
