Apple Leaked Code Reveals 4 Upcoming Products: iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K and iPad 12

Apple‘s own internal code just did the leaking for once. According to MacRumors, freshly uncovered references buried in Apple’s software point to four separate products in the pipeline — an iPad mini refresh, a new HomePod mini, a redesigned-inside Apple TV 4K, and a next-generation entry-level iPad. Here’s everything the leak reveals about each one.

iPad mini 8: A20 Pro Chip and the Last Landscape Camera

The iPad mini 8 looks set to be the most significant refresh of the bunch. Leaked code points to Apple’s new A20 Pro chip powering the device, along with a front-facing camera still placed on the long edge of the tablet — ideal for landscape FaceTime and video calls. Notably, this appears to be the last iPad mini generation to keep that landscape camera placement.

The leak also describes a new speaker system with a small cutout at the top of the glass, similar to the iPhone’s earpiece design, while the volume and power buttons stay put on top of the device. Analyst Mark Gurman has separately reported that the refreshed mini will gain water resistance and a new vibration-based speaker. Rumors floating around also suggest a possible switch to an OLED display and a slightly larger screen, though those remain unconfirmed. MacRumors expects the iPad mini 8 to launch by the end of October.

HomePod mini 2: Same Shape, New Colors and Siri AI

Apple’s smart speaker refresh keeps the familiar spherical design of the original HomePod mini but adds a refreshed color lineup: green, pink, a lighter shade of blue, white, and black. Under the hood, the HomePod mini 2 is expected to bring a newer chip and support for Apple’s revamped, AI-powered Siri. A launch before the end of 2026 looks likely, with October being the most probable window.

Apple TV 4K (4th Generation): A Big Jump Inside an Unchanged Shell

The next Apple TV 4K won’t look any different — an image found within Apple’s own files reportedly shows the same external design as the current model — but the internals are getting a serious upgrade. The leak points to an A17 Pro chip or newer (up from the A15 in the current model), enabling hardware ray tracing for noticeably better game graphics on the platform. RAM is also expected to double, from 4GB to 8GB.

Connectivity gets a boost too, courtesy of Apple’s own N1 chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. On the software side, the new Apple TV is expected to ship with AI-enhanced Siri and a dedicated Siri app inside tvOS 27, alongside a rumored new Siri Remote. The current Apple TV 4K starts at $149 for the Wi-Fi model and $199 for Wi-Fi + Ethernet in the US.

iPad 12: Apple’s Own 5G Modem Arrives on the Entry-Level Tablet

The standard iPad 12 is shaping up to be a quiet but meaningful upgrade. It’s expected to run Apple’s A19 chip (up from the A16) paired with 8GB of RAM, an increase from the current 6GB. The bigger story, though, is connectivity: this iPad is tipped to use Apple’s own C1X 5G modem, replacing the Qualcomm modem used in prior models, alongside the N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support.

On the software front, the iPad 12 is expected to finally bring Apple Intelligence and the AI-powered Siri to Apple’s most affordable tablet, with possible new color options as well. MacRumors reports a likely price of $449 and a spring 2027 launch window — notably later than the other three products in this leak.

Taken together, this is one of the busiest leak days Apple has had in a while, touching four different product lines at once. With the iPad mini 8 and HomePod mini 2 both tipped for launch within weeks, and the Apple TV 4K expected to follow soon after, Apple’s next few months look set to be dominated by hardware refreshes rather than all-new categories. Readers can follow all the latest confirmed launches in TechnoSports’ Apple coverage as these products move from leak to official announcement.