Episode 057: Tim Cook hints at innovative new products, AirTag 2 launch and hands-on, Apple Creator Studio is a great value, using iPad Pro as an external HDR display, high performance screen sharing on Mac, and Thunderbolt networking.

## Show Links
– Tim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year: https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/30/tim-cook-hints-at-never-been-seen-innovations-coming-this-year/
– AirTag 2 hands-on review: https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/28/airtag-2-hands-on-review-apples-clever-item-tracker-finds-even-more-utility-with-longer-range-and-louder-sound/
– Apple Creator Studio launches: https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/28/apple-creator-studio-launches-today-and-its-an-incredible-value/
– How to transfer files between two Macs using Thunderbolt networking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vshen-ZvSMA

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## Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Fern cracks his iPhone 17 Pro screen
05:03 Tim Cook hints at never before seen innovations in 2026
10:09 Jeff didn't upgrade his iPhone for the first time
11:59 Cellular Mac potential
15:29 AirTag 2
22:29 More thoughts on Creator Studio
33:22 iPad Pro as an HDR external display
35:07 High performance mode for screen sharing
38:30 Thunderbolt networking

## Tags
#iphonefold #creatorstudio #airtag