Just a few weeks before the annual event in September, Apple seems to have revealed an internal secret to the product development roadmap, according to hindustantimes.
While iPhone 17 and iOS 26 will definitely be the focus, hidden software identification codes discovered by MacRumors show that Apple is preparing to upgrade a series of devices in 7 main categories: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro.
Among them, the new generation HomePod mini is said to be code-named B525, using the same T8310 architecture as the new generation Apple Watch.
Compared to the current S5 chip, this version can have a dual-core CPU with Neural Engine, promising to improve sound quality and processing capabilities. Apple TV is also expected to upgrade to the A17 Pro chip, helping to increase performance, support gaming and integrate artificial intelligence features.
Another notable point is the Studio Display 2 screen, which is expected to use mini-LED technology to enhance brightness and contrast, with the possibility of launching in 2026, coinciding with the time when Mac models use the M5 chip.
In the tablet segment, the new iPad mini can be equipped with the A19 Pro chip, while the basic iPad line will be refreshed with the A18 chip in the spring of 2025, supporting Apple Intelligence but still keeping the price affordable.
In addition, the second generation Vision Pro is expected to use the M5 chip and have an improved strap design to bring a more comfortable experience, expected to launch in late 2025.
Regarding smartwatches, Apple may introduce the Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3, both using the S11 chip, but there has not been a major breakthrough in performance.
This leak revealed that the event in September will not only be limited to the iPhone 17, but also be the opening of a product roadmap that will last until 2026.
If correct, Apple is quietly preparing to upgrade almost all of its device ecosystem from mobile phones, tablets, TVs, headphones to smartwatches and speakers, showing its ambition to maintain its leading position in the era of artificial intelligence technology.
