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• iPhone 17 China demand may not be boosted much by iPhone Air

  20-01-2026 23:02 via appleinsider.com
  A report relying on supply chain data suggests the iPhone Air was a low share of all iPhones shipped in China in Q4, joining the narrative about poor demand.
  iPhone Air demand is lower than other iPhone 17 models
  The iPhone Air is a controversial release from Apple for being somewhat compromised in some features to achieve an ultra-thin design. In spite of that, like those that loved the iPhone mini, there is a lot of hype among the niche that loves iPhone Air.However, according to research from
  
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• Apple's Magic Keyboards for iPad Air and iPad Pro get firmware updates

  20-01-2026 21:49 via appleinsider.com
  While it may not seem like it, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air does run firmware, and it needs updates from time to time, which Apple has released on Tuesday.
  The Magic Keyboard for the M3 iPad Air, along with those for the M4 and M5 iPad Pro, received a firmware update.
  On Tuesday, firmware updates were issued for more recent models of Apple's Magic Keyboard, intended for use with 11-inch and 13-inch variants of the iPad Pro, and the iPad Air. It's rare to see firmware updates for
  
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• Apple FaceTime Eye Contact feature hit by patent troll in EU court

  20-01-2026 20:11 via appleinsider.com
  Apple has been accused of infringing on a European patent covering gaze correction, the feature used to correct a user's eye line in FaceTime calls.
  FaceTime can correct your gaze so it looks like you're looking directly at the other caller.Apple is frequently the subject of patent infringement lawsuits, often over major technology features such as its continued battle with Masimo over the Apple Watch. However, sometimes it is caught out by attempts to sue over its smallest features.In a lawsuit
  
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• Save up to $1,005 on Apple Studio Display, Pro Display XDR with coupon

  20-01-2026 18:29 via appleinsider.com
  Amazon-owned Woot is slashing up to $1,000 off official Apple displays in new condition while supplies last.
  Woot has aggressive deals on the Apple Studio Display & Pro Display XDR.
  Monitor deals continue to roll in this January, and today we're following fresh markdowns at Amazon-owned Woot on Apple displays.Kicking off the sale is a deal on the Apple Studio Display, which is marked down to as low as $1,344.99 with promo code APPLEFIVE. Both Standard Glass and Nano-texture Glass models are
  
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• Apple under legal attack over fall detection tech

  20-01-2026 17:48 via appleinsider.com
  Fall detection wearable specialist UnaliWear says that Apple Watch and just about every other smartwatch ever made infringes on its fall detection patents. It's in for a long and costly battle.
  Fall Detection on Apple Watch
  There have been many patent disputes over the Apple Watch, including ones by patent trolls, and more famously by health firm Masimo. That company recently won $634 million at trial, after initially complaining to the US International Trade Commission (USITC).UnaliWear of Aust
  
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• One leaker sticks with 2026 iPhone Air update claim, the rest disagree

  20-01-2026 15:27 via appleinsider.com
  It's another battle of the leakers. While most rumor mongers say the iPhone Air will see its next update in 2027, one leaker goes against the grain and is doubling-down on a fall 2026 refresh.
  iPhone Air
  The iPhone Air 2 was a divisive device, with analysts questioning whether it had made sufficient sales compared to other models in the iPhone 17 generation. However, while there is a general belief that a new model will eventually arrive, the timing of when that happens is still up for debate.Ac
  
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• Apple's earnings won't be dented by RAM price rises yet, says Evercore

  20-01-2026 14:32 via appleinsider.com
  Investment firm Evercore is predicting better than expected results from Apple's forthcoming earnings call, chiefly on continued iPhone demand and Apple's ability to withstand component price rises.
  Demand for the iPhone 17 range has centered on the higher-end models like the iPhone 17 Pro
  Back on January 9, 2026, Evercore raised its Apple price target to $330, almost entirely on the iPhone 17 range's success. It was the fourth time the company had raised the target since September 2025, and it
  
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• Highly insecure AI apps in the App Store are leaking tons of user data

  20-01-2026 14:15 via appleinsider.com
  Extremely poorly constructed AI apps available in the App Store are leaking the data of millions of users, a repository from a security research team has revealed.
  Some popular AI apps with hundreds of thousands of reviews are considered a massive security risk
  The rise of artificial intelligence and connected services has led to a surge of apps in the App Store on the topic. However, that AI gold rush can lead to some extremely poorly made apps to be made, risking user data to make a quick buck
  
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• Buying a New iPhone or Android Phone? Read This First

  20-01-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  Shopping for a new phone can be a headache. These tips will help you make the most of your money.
  
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• Make Apple give us a better deal, bank tells Australian government

  20-01-2026 13:51 via appleinsider.com
  Australia's Commonwealth Bank wants the country's government to force better terms on Apple for letting rivals use its Apple Pay-style NFC systems on iPhone.
  Apple's iPhone NFC is now open to rivals in Australia
  For years, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has pressed for third-party firms to be able to use iPhone NFC for payments — and then in 2024, it got what it wanted. At that time, Apple opened up its NFC technology to countries including Australia and the US, after having been
  
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• No top left camera for iPhone 18 Pro, but a smaller Dynamic Island

  20-01-2026 12:47 via appleinsider.com
  Hours after a new rumor backed up claims the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island would be small and moved to the left, an exasperated leaker says no.
  Purported Face ID module for the iPhone 18 Pro — image credit: Instant Digital
  The latest rumor about a reduced and moved Dynamic Island has cropped up before, but now leaker Instant Digital on Chinese site Weibo is wondering just which translation app people are using."The front camera on the left side of the iPhone 18 Pro is a complete misinform
  
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• 8Bitdo Retro C64 Mechanical Keyboard review: Nostalgia and features combined

  20-01-2026 02:04 via appleinsider.com
  The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard C64 Edition hits the nostalgic notes while still boasting most of the features modern Mac buyers look for at a reasonable price.
  8Bitdo Retro C64 Mechanical Keyboard review: A wonderful blast from the past
  The days of buying a keyboard just for its functionality are long gone. They all let you type words into a computer, but there's much more to a great keyboard than that.The relatively newfound fondness for mechanical keyboards has seen a torrent of options
  
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