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• New iPhone 17? Use These 4 Safe and Stress-Free Methods to Transfer Your Data

  19-01-2026 21:45 via cnet.com
  Transferring data from your old phone to a new iPhone doesn't have to be a headache.
  
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• Aqara U400, Ikea Matter lineup, & Govee Nugget Ice Maker Pro reviews on HomeKit Insider

  19-01-2026 21:22 via appleinsider.com
  On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we review three recently-launched smart home products from Aqara, Govee, and Ikea.
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  Following CES 2026, news is a bit scarce. We did have one new product launch, though.The Dewenils outdoor smart plug is arriving for less than $25 in single or dual outlet configurations. Unlike most outdoor smart plugs, this one is capable of dimming your exterior lights.
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• Refresh your Mac desktop with monitor deals of up to $300 off

  19-01-2026 19:44 via appleinsider.com
  Expand your digital viewpoint and freshen up your desktop by upgrading your Mac monitor to one of these discounted screens.
  There's a wide array of monitor deals available right now.If you have set a New Year's resolution to be more productive, one way to boost your Mac usage is to get more display space to work with. Users with 1080p screens may see a massive benefit from upgrading to a new 4K display, while increasing the physical size is also beneficial.You don't even have to replace your exi
  
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• After years of rumors, Face ID without Dynamic Island may come to iPhone 18

  19-01-2026 18:24 via appleinsider.com
  Apple is reportedly requiring under-display infrared technology in future high-end iPhone OLED panels, laying groundwork for possible changes to Face ID placement as soon as the iPhone 18 Pro release.
  Another rumor hints at under-display Face ID
  Apple's display specifications are narrowing as it prepares upcoming premium iPhones. A Korean industry report on Monday claims Apple is requiring under-display infrared (UDIR), alongside advanced LTPO OLED backplanes for next-generation devices.Hiding i
  
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• Dynamic Island will move & get really tiny, if a leaker who's being sued by Apple is right

  19-01-2026 15:42 via appleinsider.com
  A rumor about a smaller Dynamic Island cut-out for the iPhone 18 Pro isn't new, but one saying that it will get smaller and move is, though.
  Dynamic Island could move to the left corner with the front-facing camera in the iPhone 18 Pro - Image Credit: Jon Prosser
  The iPhone 17 Pro underwent major changes in Apple's big 2025 refresh. For 2026, Apple's improvements to the models could result in a change affecting the top of the display.According to Jon Prosser, the iPhone 18 Pro could shift the po
  
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• When forecasting a MacBook Pro release date, use order delays & software releases cautiously

  19-01-2026 14:00 via appleinsider.com
  New M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros are about to launch. Don't lean too heavily on upgrade order shipment delays or Apple's new Creator Studio launch to predict a release date, though.
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  It is certainly expected that there will be an M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro launch early in 2026 — and perhaps one with an OLED screen later in the year. Now it appears that at least some users looking to buy MacBook Pro models are finding shipping dates slipping.According to MacRumors, the delay
  
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• Best Phone to Buy in 2026

  19-01-2026 12:30 via cnet.com
  From Apple's iPhone Air and iPhone 17 to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google’s Pixel 10, we tested the best phones -- and updated our top picks.
  
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• Here Are All the iOS 26 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

  19-01-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  Curious about whether you can change your iPhone's Liquid Glass design or how to get rid of your alarm slider? Look no further.
  
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