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Bloomberg-sourced rumors suggest a new Mac mini could launch within days (potential M6), an OLED iPad mini is planned for October, and AirPods 5 are expected in 2026, as Apple rolls out a busy second half of 2026 amid a leadership transition.
A leaker known as Kosutami claims Apple will reintroduce a white ceramic Apple Watch casing with the Series 12, reviving a finish that was last offered in earlier Series models and has since become a collector favorite. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has also floated a possible ceramic comeback this year or in 2027. The Series 12 is expected to bring a new chip and minor upgrades and is anticipated to launch alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 4, iPhone 18 Pro/Max, and the first foldable iPhone next month.
After the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 launch, a mysterious wearable appears in promotional images, resembling a Fitbit Charge-like device; fans wonder if it's an unreleased Fitbit Charge 7 or a new Google wearable, but details remain unclear.
A photo allegedly showing an iPhone 18 Pro Max battery with 5,391mAh capacity surfaces ahead of the launch, aligning with prior leaks but authenticity remains unconfirmed until Apple unveils the device.
A rumor claims Square Enix’s Final Fantasy IX remake, reportedly planned as a single self-contained title, has stalled in development after being far along internally; the project could be revisited in the future, but for now it remains paused.
A Weibo leaker claims Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, Aug. 10, though it’s unclear whether the change would affect the whole iPhone 17 lineup or only select models. The rumor comes after June price hikes for Macs and iPads and ahead of next month’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup and a foldable iPhone, with the iPhone 17 expected to stay Apple’s mainstream option into next year.
A 9to5Mac post cites a Weibo leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, claiming iPhone 17 prices may rise as early as Monday, Aug. 10, though no solid sources are provided and it’s unclear which models would be affected; the move would precede the expected iPhone 18 Pro launch next month and comes after Apple avoided price hikes earlier in the summer.
Rumors from Jez Corden suggest InXile Entertainment is early in development on a Fallout-adjacent RPG, potentially leveraging Microsoft/Xbox inter-studio collaboration and focusing on a major franchise. The project remains unconfirmed and could be abandoned or altered as it is in the very early stages, with Clockwork Revolution existing separately at the studio.
A new rumor claims Nintendo is prepping a Zelda 40th Anniversary-themed Switch 2 Pro Controller, though early reports suggested an Ocarina of Time edition; nothing is official yet.
A GameStop product page briefly showed an August 4 pre-order date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, then removed it; the listing change fueled speculation about pre-orders, though Nintendo has not confirmed any date. The remake was announced in June 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and is described as a full remake with new visuals; historically, Nintendo releases trailers about three months before launch, so the August 4 date remains unverified until official confirmation.
Rumors from Chinese reseller listings suggest the Switch 2 could feature a new LCD panel, potentially from Sharp and replacing the Innolux screen; it's unclear whether Nintendo will roll out both panels, and no official confirmation has been provided.
A prominent Weibo tipster claims the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a physically larger main camera module, increasing the camera bump by about 2mm—potentially due to a larger sensor or a variable-aperture lens. The launch is expected in September alongside the iPhone Ultra, with the iPhone 18 and 18e possibly arriving next spring.
A flood of leaks claims Marvel is developing a mobile-first, gacha action RPG codenamed Project Comet by Scopely, featuring Marvel Rivals–style art and aiming to compete with Genshin Impact, with potential multi-platform release; details on roster and launch are unconfirmed.
Snopes reports that a claim revived by a 2026 New Yorker article—that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and swap Puerto Rico for it—is under investigation. Miles Taylor, who first made the claim in 2020, says Trump floated the idea, and Snopes has reached out to both Taylor and the White House for comment, but no verification has been provided, leaving the claim unrated pending further information.
A social-media rumor claims Google is evaluating the procurement of DRAM from China's CXMT, potentially disrupting the memory market dominated by Samsung, SK hynix and Micron. The tip, circulated on X by users referencing Sundar Pichai, asks whether the chips could be for Pixel devices, TPUs, or Google Cloud, with no corroboration. CXMT is expanding capacity, while Reuters noted a U.S. blacklist discussion around CXMT in the past. The report highlights the speculative nature of the claim and the unclear scope and targets of any such deal.