ⓘ Gabriel Brito

Apple released the macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate yesterday, the final preview version before the update is rolled out to all compatible Macs. MacRumors was able to uncover codenames and references to more than 20 new Apple products in the code of this update, offering a sneak peek at Apple’s plans for the coming months.

The MacBook Pro ($1,849 on Amazon) and MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen and new design (K114c, K114s, K116c, K116s), the Apple iMac (J833, J834), and the more affordable 14-inch MacBook Pro (J804) with Apple M6 are apparently the next Macs set to hit the market. The iPad mini (J510, J511) also appears in the code, rumors suggest a model with an OLED display and Apple A19 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro (V63), the iPhone 18 Pro Max (V64), and the iPhone Ultra (V68) are expected to launch as early as September, followed by the iPhone Air 2 (V62) and the iPhone 18 (V67) in the spring.

The code name "N109" also hints at a new Apple Vision VR headset, though it might not hit the market for several years. The code "ATVRemote1.5" suggests a new remote control for the Apple TV 4K, while the codename "B790" is said to refer to the recently leaked AirPods with cameras. The code also includes references to the AirPods Pro 4 and two new Beats headphones (B518, B522), as well as two versions of Apple’s smart home hub (J490, J491), which is said to run on an operating system that Apple internally calls "Pebble." In addition to the HomePod mini (B525) and a possible smart-home camera (J229), MacRumors also uncovered codenames whose meanings are not yet known:

• HomeAccessory17,2 and HomeAccessory17,3
• A3436, A3437, A3438, A3439, A3440, A3441
• A3456, A3457
• A3465
• A3529, A3530, A3531, A3532, A3533
• A3543
• A3577
• Device1,8234
• Device1,8236
• Device1,8238
• Device1,8240
• Device1,8241
• Device1,8242
• Device1,8246
• Device1,8247
• Device1,8248

Editor of the original article: Hannes Brecher - Senior Tech Writer - 22074 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018

Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.