Apple Bars Walk-In iPhone Duo Buys at Japan and South Korea Stores
Apple’s Japan and South Korea sites say nearby Apple Stores will not sell the latest iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro Max without a reservation for now. Launch day is Friday, October 23.
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Apple Limits U.S. iPhone Duo Online Orders to Two Per Customer
U.S. apple.com and Apple Store app checkout now blocks more than two iPhone Duos per customer, MacRumors reports. Whether the cap was new or only newly noticed remains unconfirmed.
EU Filing: Apple Acquired Certain Samplab AI Audio Assets and Hired Some Employees
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.
Some iPhone Duo Pre-Orders See Earlier Delivery Estimates
Some existing iPhone Duo pre-orders in the U.S. and Japan now show earlier delivery windows than when they were placed, according to customer reports collected by MacRumors. The examples are anecdotal, not an Apple inventory statement.
GM Rolls Out Apple Wallet Car Keys for Cadillac EVs, With Tahoe and Escalade Next
GM is adding digital car keys to Apple Wallet (plus Google and Samsung Wallet) for listed Cadillac EVs now, with Chevy Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Escalade lined up for December.
Gurman: Apple Planning Higher-End HomeView With 9-Inch, 360° Screen
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 EU Energy Label Confirms iPhone Duo Battery at 4,883 mAh
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.
Gurman: Apple Made a "Major Mistake" Launching iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Amid Known Shortages
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 Sets iPhone Handoff at $10 a Month, Twice T-Mobile's Price
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 Calls iPhone Duo Pre-Order Demand 'Nothing Short of Extraordinary'
Apple told CNBC that iPhone Duo pre-order demand was "nothing short of extraordinary" as U.S. online delivery estimates already reach January 2027.
iPhone Duo Delivery Slips to January 25 as Pre-Orders Resell for Up to $5,000
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.
iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Are Live as Delivery Windows Slip Past October 23
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.
