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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Fold: These camera features are rumored

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 6:01am on 9to5Mac

This fall Apple has three flagship iPhones rumored to launch: iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold. Per the latest reporting, there are two rumored camera advantages Apple’s Pro line will have over the foldable.

Technics EAH-AZ100 in-ear headphones: Superb sound with AirPods-like convenience

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 5:00am on 9to5Mac

Music lovers with Apple kit have long been forced to choose between the sound quality available from the established audio players and the slickness of the AirPods approach to connectivity – but the Technics EAH-AZ100 in-ear headphones have mostly resolved this dilemma.

They not only deliver the best sound quality I’ve ever experienced with in-ear headphones, but also an Apple-like Just Works experience when switching between devices …

Deals: Apple Trail Loop up to 52% off, 24GB Mac mini $100 off, AirTag 2 cases, iPhone 16 Pro $620 off, more

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 4:44am on 9to5Mac

Alongside the ongoing Amazon low on AirPods Pro 3 and deep deal on AirPods 4 with ANC, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off a near unheard of 52% price drop on Apple’s latest Trail Loop in blue with the black finish. Those offers also join a new low on the latest black model Trail Loop as well as a chance to save $100 on the most affordable M4 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM again and this giant Elevation Lab AirTag 2 mount/case sale from $8. You’ll also find some notable deals on MacBook Air, up to $620 off iPhone 16 Pro, and even more waiting below. 

Apple ‘runs on Anthropic,’ says Mark Gurman

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 4:27am on 9to5Mac

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is well known for having numerous sources inside of Apple, and in a new interview he shared some interesting comments about the company’s reliance on Anthropic.

Apple shares heartwarming ‘Glad I Met You’ short film shot on iPhone 17 Pro

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 4:18am on 9to5Mac

Apple has released its annual Shot on iPhone short film in celebration of Chinese New Year. This year’s film, “Glad I Met You,” tells a heartwarming story of finding family with a stray dog.

Apple TV’s hit detective series with Colin Farrell sets return date

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 3:32am on 9to5Mac

Apple TV’s hit neo-noir detective series Sugar is back for season 2 this year, with Colin Farrell returning. Here’s the just announced release date.

Tim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 2:37am on 9to5Mac

Apple celebrated its best quarter ever yesterday, but in the company earnings call, CEO Tim Cook teased that the company has even bigger things ahead with new innovations later this year.

iPhone 18 isn’t launching until next year, new report reaffirms

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 1:19am on 9to5Mac

Apple is widely expected to bifurcate the launch of the iPhone 18 lineup. Sources including Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg, and The Information  have reported that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold will launch later this year, followed by the base model iPhone 18 next spring.

A new report from Nikkei Asia today corroborates that timeline.

Apple discontinues iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 12:34am on 9to5Mac

Apple has discontinued the iPhone Upgraded Program in the UK, according to changes made to its website. The company says it is starting a “new chapter for upgrades” and that “the iPhone Upgrade Program is coming to an end.”

Apple also appears to be winding down its partnership with Barclays, which was the bank behind the iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK.

Here’s how people are using Apple Intelligence, according to Tim Cook

Published: Jan 30nd 2026 2:13am on 9to5Mac

Tim Cook’s opening remarks on Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call touched on how customers are using Apple Intelligence. Here’s what he said.