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An EU Digital Markets Act register entry dated June 17, 2026 shows Apple, through a subsidiary, will acquire certain assets of Zurich audio-tools firm Samplab GmbH and hire certain Samplab employees. The notice became widely reported on October 19, 2026.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is planning a higher-end HomeView with a 9-inch screen on a robotic arm that swivels 360°, possibly in 2027 or 2028. Speculative names like HomeView Max are not confirmed.
Apple’s published EU energy label for iPhone Duo lists a rated battery capacity of 4,883 mAh, matching an earlier dual-cell leak and applying worldwide on the eSIM-only foldable.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple knew iPhone Duo faced severe supply constraints but still opened pre-orders early in fiscal Q1 across more than 70 countries.
Verizon confirmed a $10 monthly fee for iPhone Handoff on iOS 27, including iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro — double T-Mobile's $5 rate.
Apple told CNBC that iPhone Duo pre-order demand was "nothing short of extraordinary" as U.S. online delivery estimates already reach January 2027.
By about 5:30 a.m. PT, Apple’s U.S. online store showed January 25 shipping for every iPhone Duo configuration. Early eBay listings marked sold include a 2TB Night Sky at $5,000.
Apple is accepting iPhone Duo pre-orders after 5:00 a.m. PT. Some early checkouts still show October 23 delivery; others report November windows and sold-out nearby pickup within minutes.
U.S. Apple Store online estimates for HomeView and Apple TV 4K are already past the official November 13 availability; Amazon still quotes day-one delivery, with HomeView around $289.
Apple Support confirms the wall-mounted HomeView box includes only the device and documentation, while the tabletop model ships with a power cable and adapter.
An early Geekbench 7 listing puts iPhone Duo roughly in line with iPhone 18 Pro models on the shared A20 Pro chip, days before Friday pre-orders.
Apple disclosed U.S. estimated out-of-warranty iPhone Duo repair fees ahead of Friday pre-orders, from $49 for the cover layer to $1,499 for other damage.
Apple finished Wednesday at $342.96, about $5.005 trillion. It is the first close above $5T after six earlier intraday crosses; Nvidia remains larger near $5.33T.
