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Developing· Apple· Published Sep 14, 2026

Apple reportedly developing two iPhone game controllers, possibly under Beats

References in macOS beta code reportedly point to two Apple-designed game controllers for iPhone, identified as T6502 and T1057. Mark Gurman says they could launch under the Beats brand, but that is not confirmed.

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Signal Summary

The code includes signs of a D-pad, thumbsticks, and haptic motors, while an integrated accelerometer and gyroscope may support motion controls. The controllers’ design is still unknown, and the possible Beats branding and executive oversight remain unconfirmed.

Why It Matters

If released, the controllers would extend Apple’s iPhone gaming accessory lineup with a first-party option. For now, the evidence only establishes development references in beta code; the design, branding, and launch plans remain unsettled.

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Current confidence for this signal is 52/100; we continue to monitor additional independent sources to adjust the assessment.

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  • 9to5MacDocumentOriginal

    Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded

    Benjamin Mayo

    “Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has today corroborated references discovered in macOS beta code that indicated Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone. Apple already sells some controllers like the Backbone One (pictured above) and SteelSeries Nimbus+ through the Apple Store, and now it wants to take a slice of the iPhone gamepad market for itself.…”
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