apple is investigating a potential security breach following the online publication of internal product roadmap details and a separate incident involving a stolen, unreleased iPad.The leaked roadmap, reported by mobilmania.cz, outlines Apple’s product plans through 2027, including timelines for a new iPhone SE, a foldable iPhone, and updated iPad models. Simultaneously, an individual reportedly stole an iPad equipped with the M5 chip from a warehouse and showcased it on YouTube.
Thes concurrent events are prompting Apple to reassess it’s product security protocols, extending beyond development confidentiality to encompass the physical protection of finished devices. The leaks could disrupt Apple’s carefully orchestrated product launch strategy and force competitors to re-evaluate their own supply chain security measures. The roadmap suggests the next iPhone SE is slated for release within a year, while a foldable iPhone and new iPad models are further out, indicating a more cautious approach to these emerging product categories.
According to the leaked data, the new iPhone SE will arrive in 2025. The foldable iPhone and iPad are expected even later, beyond 2026. The stolen iPad, featuring the unreleased M5 chip, was reportedly displayed on YouTube before being removed, further highlighting the vulnerability of Apple’s physical security. Apple has not yet commented on the specifics of either incident but is expected to address the security concerns internally and perhaps with law enforcement.
