Apple Hit With $5.7 Billion Taptic Engine Verdict as Leaks Point to New Devices
9to5Mac Daily's Sept. 28, 2026 episode recapped a $5.7 billion verdict against Apple over Taptic Engine patent infringement, alongside leaks and reports about a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, iPad mini details, and a new Vision Pro with different form factors under consideration.
The episode’s rundown listed a report that Apple is working on a new Vision Pro, with different form factors on the table. It also included a leak revealing new iPad mini details and leaked images of a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini. The Taptic Engine patent infringement matter was listed with the $5.7 billion verdict.
9to5Mac Daily provided the items in its episode summary without further detail in the accompanying text about the patent holder, the court, the specific contents of the leaked images, or the timing of any product releases. The podcast is recorded every weekday and is available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and through an RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. The episode was sponsored by Stuff, which the show describes as a to-do list app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
The episode described the device items as leaks and reports. It did not include an Apple response to the verdict, the leaks, or the Vision Pro report.