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• iPhone 18 A20 may cost Apple about double per chip what A19 does

  02-01-2026 18:43 via appleinsider.com
  Apple's iPhone 18 processor may have the biggest year-over-year price increase yet, as the company's chip partner pushes into 2nm manufacturing.
  Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMC
  Supply-chain reporting suggests Apple's A20 chip could cost as much as $280 per unit, roughly 80% higher than the prior generation. Earlier reporting estimated a smaller increase, but newer projections have climbed as manufacturing challenges persist.Apple is expected to build its A20 chip on TSMC's 2-nanometer process
  
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• Mcon mobile gaming controller review: Compact design with premium feel

  07-01-2026 02:01 via appleinsider.com
  The new Mcon controller balances portability and performance in a compact, MagSafe-compatible design for iPhone gamers.
  Mcon mobile gaming controller review: A new take on mobile controllers
  Gaming controllers usually come in two flavors. You'll find ones that are extremely comfortable and capable, as well as those that are small and portable.Finding a controller that is both portable and capable is a rarity, to say the least. The OhSnap Mcon is the first one I've tested that makes good choices
  
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• This is probably the iPhone Fold's crease-proof display

  07-01-2026 00:28 via appleinsider.com
  Samsung Display briefly displayed a creaseless foldable OLED panel at CES, that is very likely to be the one that will be used in the iPhone Fold.
  The fold is down the middle of this screen, but you can't see a crease — image credit: SamMobile
  Apple was said to have developed its own crease-proof folding display. However, reports in July 2025 claimed it would use a Samsung design instead — and that design may now have been unveiled.According to SamMobile, Samsung is showcasing its fi
  
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• Dell goes big with UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor

  06-01-2026 21:11 via appleinsider.com
  Dell's UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is a massive display that aims to be better than a dual-display setup, and simultaneously supports up to four PCs and Macs, too.
  Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - Image Credit: Dell
  While generally associated with PCs, Dell has a decent lineup of monitors that are usually a good option for Mac users. With its latest introduction, Dell is thinking big.As the name implies, the Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is a massive display. A
  
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• Save $250 on Apple's M4 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM

  06-01-2026 20:25 via appleinsider.com
  With memory prices increasing in the tech space, these deals on Apple's M4 MacBook Air with a bump up to 32GB of RAM are especially enticing.
  Save $250 on two 13-inch MacBook Air configs with 32GB RAM.
  Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is knocking $250 off two popular 13-inch MacBook Air configurations that sport 32GB of unified memory.Save $250 on select M4 MacBook Airs
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• How to Use Apple Find My to Locate Your iPhone (Even if It's Dead)

  06-01-2026 20:20 via cnet.com
  Losing your phone is frustrating, but there's an easy way to find it. These tips can help.
  
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• Best Phone Deals: Upgrade to a New iPhone for Free or Save Hundreds on Google, Samsung Phones

  06-01-2026 18:58 via cnet.com
  These offers make it cheaper to upgrade to a new Android or iPhone.
  
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• Intricuit's Magic Screen adds touch support to the MacBook Pro display

  06-01-2026 18:55 via appleinsider.com
  Accessory startup Intricuit aims to make the touch-enabled MacBook Pro a reality, with a crowdfunded campaign for a screen overlay.
  The Intricuit Magic Screen on a MacBook Pro - Image Credit: Intricuit
  Apple has long been rumored to be working on a form of touchscreen MacBook Pro, despite repeated public denials on the subject. While an official release is still a far-off dream, a start-up is attempting to make it a reality.The team at Intricuit has used CES 2026 to show its own solution, the Ma
  
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• Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock has SSD bay & fast charging

  06-01-2026 18:33 via appleinsider.com
  Satechi has unveiled its first Thunderbolt 5 docking station at CES 2026, introducing a cube-shaped desktop hub with an integrated NVMe SSD enclosure.
  Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock
  The Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock expands Satechi's desktop accessory lineup and marks the company's first product built around Intel's latest high-bandwidth docking standard. The dock is part of a broader CES 2026 push that also includes a new Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable, with additional office accessories planned later in t
  
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• Hello Developer: January 2026

  06-01-2026 18:00 via developer.apple.com
  We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
  A special SwiftUI activity in Cupertino.
  More ways to connect with us about Liquid Glass.
  A snappy video recap of Apple design resources.
  All-new Develop in Swift Tutorials.
  A new article about taking full advantage of foundation models.
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• iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley

  06-01-2026 17:57 via appleinsider.com
  Researchers from investment bank Morgan Stanley say Apple will add Samsung's 200MP cameras to the iPhone in 2028, and also add suppliers to potentially reduce costs.
  The rear cameras on Pro iPhone models are likely to get high-resolution sensors first.It's been expected that Apple will move to 200MP cameras in the iPhone at some point, and it's even been predicted that this will be in time for the iPhone 18 range.However, according to a note to investors by Morgan Stanley, seen by AppleInsider,
  
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• Apple's 2026 hardware pricing is under intense pressure from memory & chip inflation

  06-01-2026 17:36 via appleinsider.com
  While Apple hasn't done anything yet, the company is heading into 2026 with dramatically escalating memory and chip costs, as it aims to keep product pricing steadier than rivals.
  MacBook Pro
  The issue matters for Apple users because component inflation often shows up in storage tiers, memory upgrades, and configuration pricing. Macs are especially exposed since memory and storage choices are fixed at purchase.Morgan Stanley's note to investors, seen by AppleInsider, is based on recent supply-ch
  
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• You can finally bid on a strange assortment of Steve Jobs' personal effects

  06-01-2026 17:14 via appleinsider.com
  Steve Jobs' childhood ephemera has hit the auction block, revealing an almost unsettlingly intimate window into the Apple co-founder's early life.
  Image credit: RR Auction
  RRAuction is currently hosting its Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction. The auction is poised to be a big score for Apple collectors — but not for the usual reasons.We're no strangers to Apple auctions. They come up pretty regularly, and the items encased are pretty much what you'
  
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• OWC's 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable delivers full-speed performance at longer distances

  06-01-2026 16:48 via appleinsider.com
  Other World Computing has introduced a fully certified 2-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable designed to deliver full bandwidth, display support, and power delivery at a longer distance.
  OWC has a new Thunderbolt 5 cable
  The cable targets workstation layouts where high-performance peripherals are not positioned directly next to a Mac, such as under-desk mounts, shelves, or rack setups. OWC says the added reach allows more flexible desk arrangements without sacrificing Thunderbolt 5 capabilities.
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• If this rumor is true, the iPhone 17e will launch in February

  06-01-2026 16:44 via appleinsider.com
  A new leak says that the long-rumored iPhone 17e will enter production soon, at about the same time of year that the iPhone 16e did.
  iPhone 16e
  The forthcoming iPhone 17e has previously been predicted to launch in Spring 2026, roughly in line with the iPhone 16e's launch in February 2025. Now a leaker on Chinese social media site Weibo says that the new model very shortly going to enter mass production, in what may be around a week ahead of when the iPhone 16e did.Specifically, "Smart Pikachu" (
  
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• First UWB Home Key lock and Adaptive Thermostat lead Aqara's CES 2026 showcase

  06-01-2026 15:04 via appleinsider.com
  Smart home brand Aqara presented multiple firsts at CES 2026, including the first Matter thermostat with Apple Adaptive Temperature and the first smart lock with support for UWB Home Key.
  Aqara is supporting the latest tech at CES 2026 like UWB unlocking, Adaptive Temperature, and Matter cameras
  At CES, Aqara had its usual slew of announcements for the first half of the year. Headlining the announcements are the U400 smart lock and W200 thermostat.
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• The best Pepcom hardware and devices at CES 2026

  06-01-2026 14:34 via appleinsider.com
  The CES 2026 pre-show events have continued with Pepcom, as manufacturers vie for the attention of attendees. Here's the best stuff from the event.
  Pepcom's welcome sign for CES 2026
  While the main point of CES is the main tradeshow itself, there are also a series of sub-shows that take place before and during it. One of those is Pepcom, which is one of the mainstays of electronic events around the world.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTubeContinue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  
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• Two new uGreen NASync storage systems have on-device AI

  06-01-2026 14:14 via appleinsider.com
  Two Intel-based NAS systems, the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, were unveiled by Ugreen at CES 2026, bringing local AI features and faster networking to the company's NAS lineup.
  Ugreen iDX6011 Pro NAS
  Ugreen's new models expand the NASync lineup with higher-capacity storage and faster networking options. Both systems also introduce on-device AI capabilities designed to run locally rather than relying on cloud services.For Apple users, this class of NAS hardware offers private, high-speed stora
  
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• Imagine Paying $200 for a Security Camera When Your Old Phone Does the Same Thing for Free

  06-01-2026 13:01 via cnet.com
  If you have an unused phone in a drawer, learn how to use it for home surveillance.
  
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• Apple Sainte-Catherine to open in Montreal on January 16

  06-01-2026 12:51 via appleinsider.com
  Apple is celebrating the forthcoming opening of new, larger premises for its Montreal store with local art and an exclusive shopping bag.
  Exterior of the new Apple Sainte-Catherine — image credit: iPhone in Canada
  Back in April 2024, it was revealed that Apple Sainte-Catherine would be moving to a new location. It was then expected to complete the move in February 2025.Now the store is due to open at 10 A.M. local time on Friday, January 16.
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• This is probably the iPhone Fold's crease-proof screen

  06-01-2026 12:26 via appleinsider.com
  Samsung Display briefly displayed a creaseless foldable OLED panel at CES, that is very likely to be the one that will be used in the iPhone Fold.
  The fold is down the middle of this screen, but you can't see a crease — image credit: SamMobile
  Apple was said to have developed its own crease-proof folding display. However, reports in July 2025 claimed it would use a Samsung design instead — and that design may now have been unveiled.According to SamMobile, Samsung is showcasing its fi
  
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• A simple fix for the interface-breaking bug on YouTube Clips

  06-01-2026 05:01 via appleinsider.com
  A frustrating bug has surfaced on YouTube Clips has surfaced, making the entire interface unusable —but a small, targeted fix restores the feature almost instantly.
  Image credit: YouTube
  One of the most useful features YouTube has released in the last ten years is the Clip feature. Clipping allows you to link out to a 5-to-60 second section, or clip, of a video.Previously, the best we had was timestamps, a feature that allows you to link a video that starts at a specific time. Unfortunatel
  
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• Find My comes to Moft's new magnetic iPhone accessories

  06-01-2026 04:01 via appleinsider.com
  At CES 2026, Moft revealed three new devices it will soon be launching, equipped with Apple Find My. You can choose from two new MagSafe wallets or an extending stand.
  Moft has three MagSafe wallets with Apple Find My support
  These aren't the first Find My accessories from Moft. The accessory maker, well known for its unique folding designs and use of magnets, first showed off its Find My-enabled MagSafe wallet at CES 2025.All three of Moft's new accessories are upgraded versions of the original
  
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• Keychron packs CES 2026 with upgraded Q and V series mechanical keyboards

  06-01-2026 04:00 via appleinsider.com
  Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts will have plenty to choose from in 2026, and Keychron is out of the gate with new 8K polling rate keyboards with a full metal design and Silk POM switches.
  Keychron Q1 Ultra
  Keychron's lineup of mechanical keyboards ranges in every shape, size, and layout imaginable, and they're always iterating on those models. Its CES 2026 exhibit reveals upgrades to its popular Q series and V series, while also showcasing some future prototypes and existing models.The Q Ultra s
  
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• Mooncool TK1 Folding Electric Trike review: good first e-trike, if simple & expensive

  06-01-2026 02:00 via appleinsider.com
  The TK1 Folding Electric Trike combines features like a folding frame, 1,000W peak motor operation, and three wheels — which results in a higher-than-average price and weight.
  Mooncool TK1 Folding Electric Trike review: bulky comfort
  My first time touching any kind of bicycle in nearly 15 years was an e-bike I reviewed in 2022, and in the time since, I've reviewed several shapes and sizes of e-bikes. However, I had never tried out an electric trike until now.The Mooncool TK1 Folding Electr
  
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• Eve's new minimalist smart thermostat supports Matter-over-Thread

  06-01-2026 01:13 via appleinsider.com
  At CES 2026, Eve Systems is expanding its Matter portfolio with its new smart thermostat that sports a clean design, Apple Home support, and automatic adjustments.
  The new Eve thermostat with Matter-over-Thread support
  This new smart thermostat follows the launch of a similar thermostat from Eve for the European market that was announced at the end of 2025. It's a rounded, white square with a simple display that shows the temperature and eco status.Touch controls are located at the top and botto
  
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• Limited-edition Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 go on sale in China

  05-01-2026 21:43 via appleinsider.com
  Apple is continuing to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with promotional Year of the Horse versions of AirPods Pro 3 now for sale in multiple countries.
  Year of the Horse engraving on AirPods Pro 3
  After launching New Year offers in Japan, Apple is continuing its traditional Chinese New Year sale of specially-branded goods to mark the occasion in more countries.Apple customers in countries including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and others are being given the option to pick up so
  
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• Hunter Fan Company has a new lineup of Matter accessories for your whole home at CES 2026

  05-01-2026 20:47 via appleinsider.com
  Hunter Fan Company is wholly embracing Matter as it greatly expands its product offerings at CES 2026. The brand introduced several new accessories compatible with Apple Home.
  Hunter has a big lineup of Matter fans and accessories at CES 2026
  The big two announcements from Hunter Fan Company are its HunterSmart accessories and its ZenTech collection. The former encompasses several different smart accessories, while the latter is a new lineup of smart fans.HunterSmart is starting out with several
  
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• There’s No Need to Pay Full Price on a New iPhone 16 Thanks to This Treasure Trove of Deals

  05-01-2026 20:05 via cnet.com
  Not only is the iPhone 16 series still a fantastic deal, but there's also more than one way to put one in your pocket for less.
  
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• Pioneer has the first Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio CarPlay system

  05-01-2026 18:48 via appleinsider.com
  Pioneer has announced Sphera, an aftermarket spatial audio system for CarPlay, which features immersive Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.
  Pioneer Sphera brings Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio to more vehicles — image credit: Pioneer
  Until now, Dolby Atmos in CarPlay has only been available for a few vehicles that support it. Now, twelve years after its first CarPlay system, Pioneer is bringing Dolby Atmos to many more cars with a new in-dash receiver."For over 80 years, Pioneer has achieved many te
  
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