Apple could be set to announce not one, but two new displays.
References to two new Apple Studio Display models have been found in macOS 26.3 code, gathering more potential product announcements ahead of Apple’s May 4th “Experience.”
Apple has confirmed it will hold a special event on March 4, with rumors suggesting it could follow a week of announcements. The star of the show is expected to be the inexpensive MacBook.
References to codenames J427 and J527 have now been found in macOS 26.3. These codenames match a September 2025 report that identified both products as Apple Studio Displays.
Now, Macworld reports that the same codenames can now be seen in publicly available macOS software. This suggests that new products will be announced soon, with all eyes on the first week of March.
Notably, the same macOS update includes references to the J700, a codename that was already rumored to be assigned to a budget MacBook. The fact that the same MacBook is rumored to be announced again soon suggests that displays will follow.
Twice the monitor compared to the original
However, confusion remains over the inclusion of the two code names. The code names were previously thought to refer to new Studio Display models, with the possibility that only one would be shipped.
With that in mind, it’s possible that Apple will offer the new Studio Display in two configurations. It’s not clear what would differentiate the two, but different display sizes seem the logical conclusion here.
The current Studio Display is a 27-inch, 5K monitor. It’s possible that Apple could add a 32-inch model to the mix with this refresh, but that’s yet to be confirmed.
As for the budget MacBook, it is expected to be priced between $599 and $799 and will use the iPhone A18 Pro chip, but some rumors suggest that it will be the A19 variant. A smaller display of less than 13 inches will also help keep costs down.