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Apple
Apple designs consumer devices, operating systems, silicon and services spanning products such as iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch and their software platforms.
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UK regulator targets Apple's NFC fees and restrictions in bid to open iPhone payments
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is proposing new rules to make it easier for banks, fintech companies and other developers to build contactless services that compete with Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. Announced on October 20, 2026, the proposals address both technical access to the iPhone's NFC functionality and the commercial terms imposed by Apple. No final obligation has been adopted, and the regulator is inviting responses until November 17.
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Apple commits up to $100 million to US titanium as iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro suppliers expand
Apple is adding two American manufacturing partnerships to the supply chain behind its latest iPhones. Announced on October 20, 2026, the agreements include a commitment of up to $100 million over three years with titanium producer Perryman Company and expanded camera-component manufacturing with Qnity Electronics. The initiative strengthens domestic production of specific materials and components, without amounting to a relocation of final iPhone assembly.
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The iPhone Duo hasn't launched yet, but scalpers are already reselling it for €5,000
Apple's first foldable iPhone is not scheduled to reach stores until October 23, yet some buyers are already paying substantial premiums to secure one. ComputerBase examined recent German eBay transactions on October 18 and found a €5,000 median for the 2TB configuration, compared with Apple's official €3,799 price. The numbers reveal an immediate secondary market driven by scarce early inventory and the possibility of waiting until 2027 for delivery.
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Apple's first foldable iPhone is already showing January 2027 delivery dates
Apple's first foldable iPhone will not officially reach stores until October 23. Yet customers ordering certain configurations online in the US were already being quoted delivery dates in late January 2027 within an hour of preorders opening. The iPhone Duo has attracted enormous attention at a starting price of $1,999, but the rapid delay raises an important question: is demand exceeding expectations, or did Apple have too few devices ready for launch?
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Apple's smart home overhaul brings HomeView, new cameras, locks and thermostats — but Europe is left waiting
Apple wants the connected home to work like an extension of the iPhone. On October 13, 2026, the company introduced HomeView, a seven-inch smart display powered by Siri AI, alongside new HomePod mini hardware and a complete collection of cameras, locks, thermostats and sensors. The devices are designed to work together through the Home app without requiring a separate account for every accessory. But the ambitious rollout comes with premium pricing and a major limitation: HomeView will not be sold in the European Union at launch.
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Apple renews Qualcomm patent licensing beyond 2027
Apple now has its own cellular modem, yet Qualcomm is not disappearing from the relationship. Qualcomm has announced a renewed global patent license agreement with Apple effective April 1, 2027. The distinction matters: this is an intellectual-property deal, not an announcement that future iPhones will continue buying Qualcomm modem hardware.