Apple Leaks 10 Unreleased Smart Home Devices in MacOS Build, Including 7-Inch Hub
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Updated · ZDNet · Aug 20
Apple Leaks 10 Unreleased Smart Home Devices in MacOS Build, Including 7-Inch Hub
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Aug 20
Summary
A MacOS Tahoe 26.7 developer build exposed internal identifiers for 10 unreleased Apple devices, including a new HomePod mini, a smart-home display hub and a likely home security camera.
The leak came from hardware support code names and feature flags embedded in the software, indicating the projects exist or existed, though not guaranteeing final names, launch timing or release.
J490 and J491 appear to be versions of Apple’s long-rumored smart-home hub, with one model expected to use a 7-inch display and another possibly adding a speaker base.
Apple is widely expected to hold its next product event within four weeks, and the leaked smart-home devices add to signs the company is preparing a broader push against Amazon and Google.