Leaked Apple code points to iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K (4th gen) ahead of October launch

# What leaked code shows Apple's internal imagery and code references, surfaced by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris and reported by RedShark, identify three unreleased products likely headed for an October announcement: iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2, and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The leaks focus on hardware revisions rather than a platform shift or major new product lines.

# iPad mini 8: the most detailed leak

• Display and camera: Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is cited for adding that the mini will move to an OLED display and relocate the front-facing camera to the landscape edge. This makes it the last iPad line to complete that camera relocation.
• Speaker and water resistance: The leak mentions a vibration-based speaker design that avoids drilled audio ports in the aluminium chassis. Gurman links that approach to the addition of water resistance for the device.
• Size and price: No confirmed screen-size or weight figures were found in the code. The report says the screen is rumored to be increasing and that price will likely rise. For context, the outgoing model is an 8.3-inch, 293 g device that currently sells for $599.

These are hardware-focused updates that appear aimed at improving performance, display quality, and durability while shifting the mini closer to current iPad design priorities.

# HomePod mini 2: design continuity with new colors

# Apple TV 4K (4th generation): quiet on exterior, possible internal upgrades Mentions of an "Apple TV 4K (4th generation)" appear in the same code set. The device has been rumored for some time. The coverage suggests:

• Design: Externally it's expected to stay close to the current form factor.

• Delay and Siri AI: The report links the long delay to Apple waiting for Siri AI features, implying the company is timing the update to coincide with new voice/assistant capabilities.

# What this means now

# Quick practical takeaways

• If you own a 7th‑gen iPad mini and rely on it for on-set monitoring or field work, the A20 Pro and OLED could be meaningful upgrades.

• Apple TV owners who skipped upgrades in recent years may get an internal refresh, though the biggest functional changes might tie to Siri AI when Apple is ready to ship those features.