Apple's Environmental Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring After 13 Years
Apple recently announced that its environmental chief Lisa Jackson would be retiring this month, and today she was removed from the company's leadership page. Since 2013, Jackson served as Apple's Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, reporting to Apple CEO Tim Cook. In this role, she oversaw Apple's renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Jackson also led Apple's Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, and she was responsible for the company's worldwide Government Affairs team. "I am deeply appreciative of Lisa's contributions," said Cook. "She has been instrumental in helping us reduce our global greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent compared to 2015 levels. She has also been a critical strategic partner in engaging governments around the world, advocating for the best interests of our users on a myriad of topics, as well as advancing our values, from education and accessibility to privacy and security." Jackson often appeared on Apple Park's solar rooftop during Apple's event videos. Prior to Apple, Jackson served as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, during President Barack Obama's first term. Following Jackson's retirement, Apple said that its Environment and Social Initiatives teams would report to the company's operations chief Sabih Khan, while oversight of the Government Affairs team is transitioning to Apple's general counsel.Tags: Apple Environment, Lisa JacksonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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These 5 Apple Products Will Reportedly Be Upgraded With OLED Displays
Apple plans to upgrade the iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air with OLED displays between 2026 and 2028, according to DigiTimes. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the iPad mini and MacBook Pro will receive an OLED display as early as this year, but he does not expect the MacBook Air to adopt the technology until 2028 at the earliest. A new iPad Air is expected to be released this year, but Gurman said it will have an LCD display. He expects a subsequent iPad Air model to have an OLED display, suggesting that the device will not adopt the technology until at least 2027. Last month, the South Korean publication The Elec reported that Apple is planning to release a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display in 2027 or 2028. All in all, here is when each device is expected to get an OLED display:iPad mini: 2026 MacBook Pro: Late 2026 or 2027 iPad Air: 2027 iMac: 2027 or 2028 MacBook Air: 2028OLED displays have better overall image quality compared to LCD displays, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks. Related Roundups: iMac, iPad Air , iPad mini, MacBook Air, MacBook ProTag: DigiTimesBuyer's Guide: iMac (Caution), iPad Air (Neutral), iPad Mini (Caution), 15" MacBook Air (Caution), MacBook Pro (Caution), 13" MacBook Air (Caution)Related Forums: iMac, iPad, MacBook Air, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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All-New Apple Store Now Open in Downtown Montréal
Apple's Sainte-Catherine store in Montréal, Canada has a new home at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne. The location officially opened to the public today, and the first customers who visited received a complimentary tote bag and toque (the Canadian term for what Americans call a beanie), the latter of which will come in handy given Montréal's temperature is currently hovering around -15ºC (5ºF). The store spans the first floor of a historic building that was extensively renovated for Apple. The second and third floors are reserved for Apple employees. The new space is much larger and more modern than Apple's original location on Rue Saint-Catherine, which is now permanently closed. There are side-by-side counters for the Genius Bar and Apple Pickup, where customers can receive technical support and collect items they ordered through Apple's online store, respectively. Photo Credit: Tomy The interior design of the store is familiar, but there are a few unique elements, including the entrance and a slightly curved wood ceiling. To celebrate the store, Apple shared a custom Mac and iPhone wallpaper on its website. At the store, customers who make a purchase can receive a complimentary Apple Store shopping bag with an illustration by Montréal-based artist Catherine Potvin this Saturday, January 17, between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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2026 Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: Watch the Trailer Now
In September, Apple and the NFL announced that Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, February 8. The performance will take place at Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, California. Super Bowl LX will air on NBC and stream on Peacock and NFL+, with live coverage set to start at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Bad Bunny's performance will likely begin around 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, depending on how the game progresses. Apple Music today shared the official trailer for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: Bad Bunny is one of the biggest Latin music artists of all time, with many chart-topping hits. He was named Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2022. Apple Music has sponsored the Super Bowl Halftime Show since 2022, with previous performers including Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and others.Tags: Apple Music, Super BowlThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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ChatGPT Introduces Lower-Priced Subscription Tier With These Features
OpenAI today announced that its lower-priced ChatGPT Go subscription tier is now available worldwide, with U.S. pricing set at $8 per month. ChatGPT Go provides expanded access to ChatGPT's latest model, GPT‑5.2 Instant, with 10× more messages, file uploads, and image creation allowed compared to the free tier. ChatGPT Go also offers longer memory than the free tier, so that ChatGPT can remember more information about you for a longer period. ChatGPT now offers three subscription tiers worldwide: ChatGPT Go: $8/month ChatGPT Plus: $20/month ChatGPT Pro: $200/monthChatGPT's more advanced GPT‑5.2 Thinking model still requires ChatGPT Plus or ChatGPT Pro, for tasks that require deeper reasoning. ChatGPT Go was already available in India and select other countries. OpenAI also announced that it plans to begin testing ads in both the free and ChatGPT Go tiers in the U.S. soon. ChatGPT Plus and Pro will remain ad-free. "Ads support our commitment to making AI accessible to everyone by helping us keep ChatGPT available at free and affordable price points," it said.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Creator Studio and Gemini-Powered Siri
On this year's first episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look at CES 2026, Apple Creator Studio, and the confirmation that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Following ‌CES 2026‌, we talk through this year's tech showcase, which saw major announcements related to robotics, AI, and display technology, as well as plenty of new Apple accessories. We discuss some of our favorite products highlighted at the event, such as Strada and the Clicks Power Keyboard. Apple this week announced a new bundle called "Apple Creator Studio" that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing is set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Six apps are included with the subscription:Final Cut Pro on the Mac and iPad Logic Pro on the Mac and ‌iPad‌ Pixelmator Pro on the Mac and ‌iPad‌ Motion on the Mac Compressor on the Mac MainStage on the Mac For college students, Apple Creator Studio costs $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. If you set up Family Sharing, you can share an Apple Creator Studio subscription with up to five other family members with a linked Apple Account for free. Pixelmator Pro was previously only available on the Mac, but it is now coming to the iPad. Apple Creator Studio subscribers will receive access to exclusive AI features and premium content across not only the Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro apps, but also the iWork apps Numbers, Pages, and Keynote, and the Freeform app later this year. Apple Creator Studio will be available through the App Store starting on Wednesday, January 28. Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage will each remain available for one-time purchase, and free versions of the Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and Freeform apps will continue to exist, but only Apple Creator Studio subscribers will receive access to some of the premium new AI features and content. In other news, Apple this week released a statement confirming that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of ‌Siri‌ that is slated to launch later this year, as was widely rumored. After a considerable delay, the new capabilities will deliver better understanding of a user's personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls. Apple's decision to lean on Google's artificial intelligence technology should result in the revamped ‌Siri‌ being more capable and advanced than it otherwise would have been, as Gemini's large language model is significantly larger than Apple's own model. Apple and Google added that Gemini will help power not only a more personalized version of Siri, but a range of future Apple Intelligence features. The next-generation version of ‌Siri‌ is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4, which will likely be officially released to the public in March or April. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of Apple's major announcements and new products from 2025. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Now Facing Unprecedented Competition for Chip Supply
Apple increasingly has to compete with other companies for chips made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), as surging demand for artificial intelligence reshapes capacity and customer priority. According to a detailed report published by semiconductor analyst Tim Culpan on his blog Culpium, Apple is no longer guaranteed preferential access to leading-edge manufacturing capacity at TSMC, marking a notable change after more than a decade in which Apple's chips were central to the foundry's expansion strategy. Apple is now competing directly with AI-focused customers such as Nvidia and AMD for supply, particularly at the most advanced process nodes. AI accelerators consume substantially more wafer area per unit than smartphone system-on-chips, meaning that even a smaller number of AI customers can absorb a disproportionate share of advanced manufacturing output. As a result, Apple's chip designs are no longer automatically prioritized across TSMC's two dozen fabrication plants. Nvidia likely surpassed Apple as TSMC's largest customer by revenue in at least one or two quarters in 2025, but exact customer rankings are unknown. Apple ceased to be the primary driver of TSMC's revenue growth about five years ago. The report suggests that Apple may face higher silicon costs for future chip generations as it competes with AI customers willing to pay premiums for priority access. While Apple is unlikely to be unable to ship products due to insufficient wafers, sustained pricing pressure with advanced nodes could influence product margins or pricing strategies over the next several years.Tag: TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone
Last year, the Unicode Consortium previewed some of the new emoji that are expected to be added to the iPhone with iOS 26.4 in March or April. Here are nine of the new emoji:Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Apple Core Orca Ballet Dancers LandslideNotably, Distorted Face is a popular emoji in Discord servers. It is essentially a distorted version of the embarassed face emoji. Apple most recently added new emoji to the iPhone with iOS 18.4, an update that came out in March last year. iOS 17.4, iOS 16.4, and iOS 15.4 also introduced new emoji over the years, so the timing has become predictable by this point. On the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, there is an Apple Intelligence feature called Genmoji that allows you to create your own emoji, or combine existing ones. The new emoji listed above would be added directly to the iPhone's emoji keyboard.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: EmojiRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Take Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini, Plus Deals on AirTag, AirPods Max, and More
This week's best Apple deals include big discounts on AirTag, AirPods Max, and Mac mini. We're also tracking great sitewide sales at Satechi, Samsung, and Best Buy, with discounts on everything from Mac-compatible monitors to TVs, headphones, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirTag What's the deal? Take $34 off AirTag 4-Pack Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.98 Apple's AirTag 4-Pack is within $2 of its all-time low price this week on Amazon, matching the best price we've seen so far in 2026. You can get the accessory for $64.98, down from $99.00, and right now we're not seeing any notable discounts on the 1-Pack. AirPods Max What's the deal? Take $99 off AirPods Max Where can I get it? Amazon and Best Buy $99 OFFAirPods Max for $449.99 You can get $99 off every USB-C AirPods Max color at Amazon and Best Buy right now. Although this is a second-best price, it's the best one we've tracked so far in 2026, and this is one of the few times we've seen every color on sale. Mac Mini What's the deal? Take up to $130 off M4 Mac mini Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $499.00 $110 OFFM4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB) for $689.00 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.99 $130 OFFM4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $1,269.00 Amazon this week has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at low prices, starting at $499.99 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $130 off in these sales, and this time around there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Satechi What's the deal? Take 20% off Satechi's new products Where can I get it? Satechi Where can I find the original deal? Right here Note: Use code CES2026 to see this discount. UP TO 20% OFFSatechi's CES 2026 Sale Satechi announced a few products at CES last week, and to mark the launch it's providing a 20 percent discount on these devices for early adopters. You can use the code CES2026 at checkout to get 20 percent off all five of Satechi's newest products. Additionally, Satechi is hosting a "last chance" sale this week, with up to 30 percent off accessories with a limited supply remaining. In this sale you'll find discounts on MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pads, Thunderbolt docks, and more. Slim EX Wireless Mouse - $24.00, down from $29.99 Thunderbolt 5 Pro Cable - $32.00, down from $39.99 Slim EX1 Wireless Keyboard - $40.00, down from $49.99 Slim EX3 Wireless Keyboard - $56.00, down from $69.99 Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock - $320.00 (pre-order), down from $399.99 Samsung What's the deal? Save on Samsung monitors and TVs Where can I get it? Samsung Where can I find the original deal? Right here $300 OFF32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99 $600 OFF65-inch The Frame for $1,199.99 Samsung this week introduced a new batch of discounts across its most popular monitors and TVs, with notable markdowns on products like The Frame and the Smart Monitor series. Best Buy What's the deal? Save sitewide during Best Buy's winter sale Where can I get it? Best Buy Where can I find the original deal? Right here SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Winter Sale Best Buy kicked off a new Winter Sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones and speakers, monitors, appliances, and much more. This sale is set to last through January 19, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals. In terms of Apple devices, you can find solid deals on MacBook Air, AirPods Max, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Beats accessories, and more. In most cases Best Buy is offering same day pick-up on these products, and there are several free shipping options as well. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Moves Closer With Panel Production
Development of Apple's rumored OLED MacBook Pro took another forward step this month when the next-generation production line responsible for manufacturing its displays commenced operation. Samsung Display is expected to make the panels for Apple's MacBook Pro, and has invested heavily in an 8.6-generation OLED production line located at its Asan campus in South Korea. An 8.6G fab uses much larger glass substrates than the OLED lines used for smartphones, which allows multiple laptop-sized panels to be cut from a single sheet. This improves yields and lowers costs, which is just what Apple needs if OLED is to replace mini-LED in the MacBook Pro. The line is designed around rigid OLED panels with oxide TFT backplanes and advanced tandem OLED structures. These are better suited to laptops, and offer higher brightness, improved power efficiency, and longer lifespan compared with conventional single-stack OLED panels. According to the account yeux1122 on the Naver blog, Samsung has now begun producing panels from the line, suggesting Apple and other customers have completed qualification and reliability testing. Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touchscreen display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The claim has been corroborated by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who also said the laptops will have "thinner and lighter frames." Apple is apparently focusing on delivering the thinnest possible device without compromising on battery life or major new features. The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, and it could potentially be housed in a pill-shaped cutout similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island, rather than the notch MacBook Pro owners are accustomed to. Gurman says the machines will be powered by M6 chips and are being readied for a late 2026 or early 2027 launch, following the expected introduction of 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the next month or so. Apple Is Expected to Launch These Four MacBooks in 2026 It would be unusual for Apple to introduce two ‌MacBook Pro‌ refreshes in the same year, but there is precedent for it: Apple updated the MacBook Pro lineup twice in 2023, first with M2 Pro/M2 Max chips in January and then with M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max chips in late October.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro Models Set to Debut A20 Pro Chip
Apple's foldable iPhone will share the same next-generation A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models when it debuts this September, according to industry analyst Jeff Pu. In his latest investor note, Pu outlined the projected specifications for all three premium devices that will take center stage this fall, with the regular iPhone 18 and more affordable iPhone 18e models not expected to debut until spring 2027 as part of Apple's new split-launch strategy. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, the iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro models will showcase TSMC's new 2nm process, N2, boasting performance improvements that could be up to 15 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient than A19 chips. Moreover, the A20 Pro chips will be packaged with TSMC's Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology. With WMCM, the chips will have RAM integrated directly onto the same wafter as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than the RAM being adjacent to the chip and connected via silicon interposer. The update to WMCM is expected to bring faster performance for Apple Intelligence and longer battery life, while also cutting down on the size of the A20 chip to allow more space inside the iPhone for other components. This packaging change for the A20 chip has been rumored previously. N2 also introduces new super-high-performance metal-insulator-metal (SHPMIM) capacitors into the chip's power delivery system. These capacitors more than double the capacitance density of the previous generation and reduce both sheet resistance and via resistance by 50 percent. Together, the changes are said to improve power stability, boost performance, and enhance energy efficiency. Pu's note outlined other specs that the Pro and Fold models are expected to share, including 12GB of LPD5 RAM, 48-megapixel rear cameras, and Apple's C2 modem. Apple's first foldable ‌iPhone‌ is rumored to feature a wide, book-style folding design with a 7.8-inch inner display and a 5.5-inch outer display, a crease-free screen, Touch ID, and a front-facing camera in both folded and unfolded states. The device could measure just 4.5mm thick when opened, and between 9mm and 9.5mm when closed. For more details, see our dedicated foldable iPhone roundup.Tags: Foldable iPhone, Jeff PuThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Beats' Latest Ad Campaign Features Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani
Apple's Beats brand is no stranger to collaborations with big-name celebrities on marketing campaigns, and the brand's latest effort involves Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. The new campaign created in collaboration with photographer Daniel Sannwald features a massively oversized Ohtani sporting Beats products in various Los Angeles settings.Against iconic LA backdrops, each image amplifies Ohtani's scale—not just physically, but metaphorically. He becomes an elevated figure of pride, strength, and aspiration. Through dramatic scale and surreal energy, the campaign transforms LA into Ohtani's playground—a cityscape where sport and culture intersect. Beats' choice to pair its most iconic products with Ohtani in this visual story was deliberate. As an LA-born brand rooted in sports, music, and entertainment, Beats shares both its home and its spirit with Ohtani—a journey defined by ambition, performance, and unmistakable boldness. Back to back champion. 4-time MVP. Shohei Ohtani is larger than life.歴史に残る2連覇。4度目のMVP。大谷翔平、想像を超えたその先へ。 pic.twitter.com/JLHizt5eKO— Beats by Dre (@beatsbydre) January 14, 2026 In the images, Ohtani wears several of the latest Beats products, including Beats Studio Pro, Powerbeats Pro 2, and Powerbeats Fit."Los Angeles is a city of energy, culture, and ambition," says Shohei Ohtani. "Wearing Beats and seeing myself rise above the skyline feels symbolic of the connection I have with this city and our fans. We rise high together."Ohtani has won four Major League Baseball MVP awards in Los Angeles, including two American League awards with the Los Angeles Angels in 2021 and 2023 and two National League awards with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 and again in 2025 as the Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles.Tag: BeatsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store. The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Most of the values declined slightly, but some of the Mac values increased. iPhone iPhone Model New Values Old Values iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $650Up to $670 iPhone 16 ProUp to $530Up to $550 iPhone 16 PlusUp to $440Up to $450 iPhone 16Up to $410Up to $420 iPhone 15 Pro MaxUp to $450Up to $470 iPhone 15 ProUp to $380Up to $400 iPhone 15 PlusUp to $320Up to $330 iPhone 15Up to $300Up to $310 iPhone 14 Pro MaxUp to $350Up to $370 iPhone 14 ProUp to $280Up to $300 iPhone 14 PlusUp to $230Up to $240 iPhone 14Up to $210Up to $220 iPhone SE (3rd generation)Up to $80Up to $80 iPhone 13 Pro MaxUp to $280Up to $300 iPhone 13 ProUp to $230Up to $230 iPhone 13Up to $180Up to $180 iPhone 13 miniUp to $140Up to $150 iPhone 12 Pro MaxUp to $210Up to $220 iPhone 12 ProUp to $160Up to $160 iPhone 12Up to $120Up to $130 iPhone 12 miniUp to $80Up to $90 iPhone SE (2nd generation)Up to $50Up to $50 iPhone 11 Pro MaxUp to $140Up to $150 iPhone 11 ProUp to $120Up to $130 iPhone 11Up to $100Up to $100 iPhone XS MaxUp to $90Up to $100 iPhone XSUp to $70Up to $70 iPhone XRUp to $80Up to $80 iPhone XUp to $60Up to $60 iPhone 8 PlusUp to $50Up to $50 iPhone 8Up to $40Up to $40 iPad iPad Model New Values Old Values iPad ProUp to $685Up to $695 iPad AirUp to $400Up to $415 iPadUp to $170Up to $175 iPad miniUp to $255Up to $255 Mac Mac Model New Values Old Values MacBook ProUp to $2,515Up to $760 MacBook AirUp to $900Up to $540 iMacUp to $875Up to $375 iMac ProUp to $325Up to $240 Mac miniUp to $340Up to $380 Mac StudioUp to $1,030Up to $1,030 Mac ProUp to $3,215Up to $2,520 It is unclear why many of the previous Mac trade-in values were so low. The current values seem more realistic. Apple Watch Apple Watch Model New Values Old Values Apple Watch Series 10Up to $150Up to $160 Apple Watch Ultra 2Up to $335Up to $335 Apple Watch Series 9Up to $115Up to $125 Apple Watch UltraUp to $225Up to $245 Apple Watch Series 8Up to $85Up to $95 Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Up to $55Up to $60 Apple Watch Series 7Up to $60Up to $65 Apple Watch Series 6Up to $45Up to $50 Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Up to $30Up to $30 Apple Watch Series 5Up to $25Up to $25 Apple also adjusted its trade-in values for select Android smartphones.Tag: Apple Trade-InThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another eight months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of January 2026: The same overall design is expected, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras Under-screen Face ID (rumored by multiple sources) Front camera in top-left corner of the screen Variable aperture for at least one rear camera A20 Pro chip manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process and new packaging technology A simplified Camera Control button with no swipe gestures Design changes to the rear Ceramic Shield for MagSafe charging, potentially including a more frosted glass appearance Apple-designed C1X or C2 modem for 5G/LTE cellular connectivity Apple-designed N1 chip or newer for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread Web browsing via satellite New color options under consideration: burgundy, brown, or purple iPhone 18 Pro Max may be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, perhaps to accommodate a larger batteryApple will likely release the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Bookmark our iPhone 18 roundup to stay on top of future rumors.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Air France Announces New Apple TV Perks
Air France today announced that passengers can now watch select Apple TV shows for free during its long-haul flights, with more than 45 hours of content available. This is referring to the streaming service known as Apple TV+ until last year. The complimentary in-flight selection includes the first three episodes of Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Severance, Prehistoric Planet, The Snoopy Show, and more. The shows are accessible on each passenger's individual screen, in French and English. Air France has also started offering one week of free access to Apple TV content via its new high-speed Wi-Fi portal, for streaming on your own devices. The airline will roll out this new Wi-Fi portal across its entire fleet by the end of the year. American Airlines and United are among the other airlines that offer free Apple TV streaming.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database
An unreleased Apple display with the model number A3350 surfaced in a Chinese regulatory database today, according to a filing viewed by MacRumors. The filing is likely for Apple's next-generation Studio Display or Pro Display XDR, but there is not enough information to determine which one it will be. The listing does reveal that the new model will be equipped with a high-performance LCD display. The existing Studio Display and Pro Display XDR both have an LCD panel, so unfortunately this information does not help to pinpoint things. However, it does seemingly rule out an OLED display for this new model in particular. There have been reports about a new Studio Display being in the works, with rumored features including ProMotion support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and either an A19 or A19 Pro chip. A new Studio Display with mini-LED backlighting would still have an LCD panel, so the filing does not rule out that possibility. The current Studio Display was filed in the same database around three months before it launched in March 2022, so perhaps the next Studio Display will be released around March or April this year, if that is what the filing is for. It would make sense for Apple to unveil a new Studio Display alongside the next Mac Studio with M5 chips. There have been fewer rumors about a new Pro Display XDR, but that model was released in December 2019, so it is certainly due for an update. If the next Studio Display receives mini-LED backlighting and HDR support, its maximum brightness and contrast ratio would be higher than the current model. And a newer A19 or A19 Pro chip — up from the A13 Bionic currently — should contribute to performance improvements, camera-related enhancements, and more. The current Studio Display features a 27-inch LCD screen with 5K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits brightness, a built-in camera and speakers, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and a trio of USB-C ports. In the U.S., it starts at $1,599. Thanks, Aaron!Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Spotify Increasing Subscription Prices in the US Again
Spotify today announced a price increase in the United States, Estonia, and Latvia, marking the company's third U.S. price increase in less than three years. The company revealed the changes in a post published on its website earlier today, stating that Premium subscribers in the affected markets will receive an email over the coming month explaining how the new pricing will apply to their accounts. Spotify said that the revised prices will take effect on subscribers' next billing date, while new customers will see the updated pricing immediately when signing up on spotify.com/premium. In the United States, Spotify is increasing the cost of every major Premium tier. The Individual Premium plan will rise from $11.99 to $12.99 per month. The Student plan will increase from $5.99 to $6.99 per month. Multi-user plans are seeing larger increases, with the Duo plan, which supports two accounts, moving from $16.99 to $18.99 per month, and the Family plan increasing from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. Spotify attributed the changes to what it described as periodic adjustments across its markets: Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists. This latest increase is the third time Spotify has raised U.S. subscription prices since mid-2023. In July 2023, Spotify implemented its first U.S. price hike since launching in the country in 2011, increasing the Individual Premium plan from its long-standing $9.99 monthly price. A second increase followed in June 2024, bringing the Individual plan to $11.99 per month. The January 2026 change moves that price another dollar higher, continuing a pattern of more frequent adjustments after more than a decade of unchanged pricing. Outside the United States, Spotify has also raised prices in recent years. The company increased subscription costs in multiple international markets in August 2025, and previously raised prices in regions including the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Tags: Estonia, Spotify, United StatesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Opera One R3 Gains Music-Reactive UI Theme and 4-Way Split Screen
Opera has updated its flagship browser, introducing a rebuilt AI engine and expanded multitasking features, as well as an animated UI theme that reacts to music playing in the browser. The browser's AI assistant now uses architecture borrowed from Opera's experimental Neon browser, which the company says delivers 20% faster responses. Notably, the AI can now operate within the context of specific tabs or tab groups, so it doesn't mix up information across different browsing sessions. There's also a new YouTube integration that lets the AI analyze videos to find specific moments or summarize content. Meanwhile, split-screen mode has been expanded from two tabs to four, with horizontal and grid layout options for users with larger displays. Elsewhere, Opera's Tab Islands feature, which automatically groups related tabs, can now be color-coded and named for easier identification. The sidebar has also gained Gmail and Google Calendar integration alongside existing support for messaging apps and music services. The company is also retiring its separate beta browser build in favor of an "early bird mode" toggle within the main browser. Lastly, there are three new animated themes in this release, including one developed with Spotify that reacts to music playing in Opera's built-in player. Opera One R3 is available now as a free update and can be downloaded from the company's website.Tag: Opera BrowserThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Verizon Explains How to Receive $20 Bill Credit Following Major Outage
Verizon today announced it will be offering customers a $20 account credit after a major outage on Wednesday, and action is required to receive it. The carrier said affected customers can accept the credit by logging into the My Verizon app, but it might take some time before this option shows up in the app. Affected customers will receive a text message when the credit is available. On average, Verizon says the $20 credit covers multiple days of service. "This credit isn't meant to make up for what happened," it said. "But it's a way of acknowledging your time and showing that this matters to us." Verizon once again apologized for the outage. "We are sorry for what you experienced and will continue to work hard day and night to provide the outstanding network and service that you expect from Verizon," it said. Yesterday, we did not meet the standard of excellence you expect and that we expect of ourselves. To help provide some relief to those affected, we will give you a $20 account credit that can be easily redeemed by logging into the myVerizon app. You will receive a text message…— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) January 15, 2026 Verizon said that customers who are still experiencing issues should restart their device, as a quick way of reconnecting to the network following the outage. The outage began mid-day on Wednesday, and Verizon was finally able to fully resolve it around 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The downtime affected the ability to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, and use mobile data. AT&T offered customers a lower $5 credit after it experienced a major outage in February 2024.Tag: VerizonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Get an AirTag 4-Pack for Just $64.98 on Amazon
Apple's AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.98 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around January 20, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the AirTag 4-pack that's within $2 of the Amazon all-time low price, which we last tracked during the holiday season. We're not tracking any notable deals on the AirTag single pack right now. $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.98 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Twilio Interconnect Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 2, 22:00 PST  -  Mar 3, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 17:05 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 02 March 2026 at 22:00 PST until 03 March 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent impact on Interconnect services to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Twilio Messaging Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 28, 22:00 PST  -  Mar 1, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 16:57 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 28 February 2026 at 22:00 PST until 01 March 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent message delivery failures and delivery delays to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Twilio Interconnect Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 28, 22:00 PST  -  Mar 1, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 17:03 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 28 February 2026 at 22:00 PST until 01 March 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent impact on Interconnect services to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Twilio Messaging Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 27, 22:00 PST  -  Feb 28, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 16:54 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 27 February 2026 at 22:00 PST until 28 February 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent message delivery failures and delivery delays to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Twilio Interconnect Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 27, 22:00 PST  -  Feb 28, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 17:02 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 27 February 2026 at 22:00 PST until 28 February 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent impact on Interconnect services to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Twilio Messaging Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 2, 22:00 PST  -  Mar 3, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 17:00 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 02 March 2026 at 22:00 PST until 03 March 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent message delivery failures and delivery delays to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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GRU (São Paulo) on 2026-02-03
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 3, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCJan 27, 00:48 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GRU (São Paulo) datacenter on 2026-02-03 between 05:00 and 09:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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GRU (São Paulo) on 2026-02-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 4, 05:00 - 09:00 UTCJan 27, 00:48 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GRU (São Paulo) datacenter on 2026-02-04 between 05:00 and 09:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Twilio Voice Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 28, 22:00 PST  -  Mar 1, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 16:25 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 28 February 2026 at 22:00 PST until 01 March 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent impact on calls to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Other – database replication lag to remote regions
Jan 27, 00:53 UTCIdentified - Engineers have identified an issue with being able to make/commit changes in GoTo Admin. We believe the issue to be linked to a connectivity issue between several of our data centers. We are currently working through this and will provide further details as more information becomes available.We will provide another update shortly.

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Twilio Voice Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 2, 22:00 PST  -  Mar 3, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 16:28 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 02 March 2026 at 22:00 PST until 03 March 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent impact on calls to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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Twilio Voice Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 27, 22:00 PST  -  Feb 28, 05:30 PSTJan 26, 16:19 PSTScheduled - Twilio will conduct a planned maintenance from 27 February 2026 at 22:00 PST until 28 February 2026 at 05:30 PST on the Twilio Network. During the maintenance window there could be intermittent impact on calls to and from the US connecting through Twilio’s US2/San Jose edge location.

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PDX (Portland) on 2026-02-04
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 4, 14:00 UTC  -  Feb 5, 00:00 UTCJan 26, 21:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PDX (Portland) datacenter between 2026-02-04 14:00 and 2026-02-05 00:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 28, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTJan 26, 05:26 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 28 January 2026 at 13:00 PST until 28 January 2026 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.

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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 19:00 - 20:00 PSTJan 26, 05:17 PSTScheduled - The MTS network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 January 2026 at 19:00 PST until 27 January 2026 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS Russia handsets.

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