macOS 26.7 Code Hints at Two Unreleased Apple Game Controllers
References to two unreleased controllers that identify as Apple hardware in code were spotted in the macOS 26.7 release candidate by MacRumors reader Pdfu. Apple's first macOS 26.7 release candidate came out in mid-August, and it was full of references to unreleased Apple devices, from iPhones and Macs to new home accessories. Pdfu has continued to dig into the RC, finding new details that were…
MacRumors reader Pdfu discovered references to two unreleased Apple game controllers in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, found in a mid-August leak. The macOS 26.7 RC contained details about new Apple devices, including the two unidentified gaming controllers, identified as T6502 and T1057. T1057 has haptic design differences and features like a D-pad, dual thumbsticks, shoulder buttons, Home and Menu buttons, and analog triggers.
T6502 lacks these features. The code includes dedicated hardware plug-ins for each controller, indicating they are actual devices rather than placeholders. There have been previous rumors about Apple developing a game controller, but none have come to fruition. It's unclear if this discovery indicates an upcoming Apple controller or if it refers to internal testing hardware.
Apple has yet to launch a game controller alongside any Apple TV release, Apple Arcade launch, or Vision Pro release, instead focusing on supporting third-party controllers. Previous efforts included requiring Apple TV games to support the Siri Remote and partnering with Sony for Vision Pro support on PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers.
With competitors mastering controller design, Apple's potential controller could offer unique features like Find My and cross-device pairing capabilities. The references to these controllers can be found on blacktop/ipsw-diffs on GitHub, with Pdfu's analysis available in a forum post.
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