Episode 261: Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event, iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo, and Apple Watc...

Episode 261: Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event, iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Jay and Karl break down Apple’s big “Surprise and Shine” event. The iPhone 18 Pro arrives, Apple finally enters the foldable era with the iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 push further into health tracking, and AirPods 5 bring another round of audio upgrades. It’s an Apple-heavy episode, but there is plenty to unpack. Full show notes & links: https://techrant.online/weekly-tech-r... Also available on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...) |YouTube (   / @theweeklytechrant  ) In This Episode Apple’s Surprise and Shine Event • iPhone 18 Pro officially announced (https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/09/iphone...) Apple’s latest flagship is here, and we dig into what has actually changed and whether there is enough to justify another upgrade. • Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 unveiled (https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/09/apple-...) Apple doubles down on health tracking while pushing the Ultra further as its flagship wearable. • Apple unveils AirPods 5 (https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/09/apple-...) Upgraded noise cancellation and another refinement of one of Apple’s most successful products. • Apple finally unveils the foldable iPhone Duo (https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/09/apple-...) After years of rumours, Apple enters the foldable phone market. The big question is whether it has waited long enough to get it right. Say hello: @WeeklyTechRant (  / weeklytechrant  ) |@weeklytechrant.bs (https://bsky.app/profile/weeklytechra...)