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.
Code in the iOS 27 Release Candidate points to redeeming Apple Gift Cards by tapping them on the back of a compatible iPhone, with security-chip checks and blocked/cancelled screens — reported from RC strings, not an Apple announcement.
MacRumors observes from Apple marketing materials that iPhone Duo side-by-side apps appear locked to a fixed 50/50 split — you seemingly cannot drag to resize like iPad Split View. Geometry (shared 1:1.4 aspect) is the likely reason. Pre-orders Oct 16; availability Oct 23; starts $1,999.
Code sleuth pdfu finds Linwood (the system behind Siri AI) and white/blue/orange status lights in HomePod Software 27 / audioOS 27 — reported via MacRumors and 9to5Mac. Existing HomePods still lack Siri AI; new hardware may be required.