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oi -Sudhanshu Singh Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 13:36 [IST] Apple’s latest flagship rollout has brought us the highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro and the ultra-premium foldable iPhone Duo. However, with the iPhone 18 Pro starting at a staggering ₹1,64,900 and the Duo reaching up to ₹4,49,900, many buyers are understandably looking for alternatives.Typically, a new iPhone launch means instant discounts on last year’s models. This year, Apple has completely flipped the script.Instead of dropping prices, Apple has officially increased the MSRP of its existing iPhone lineup in India. If you were hoping to buy an iPhone 17 or iPhone…

oi -Robin John Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 17:54 [IST] Apple has refreshed its iPhone lineup following the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro series, and that means a couple of familiar models have officially disappeared from its shelves.Starting today, you can no longer buy the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max directly from Apple in India. Both phones have been removed from Apple’s online store, with the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max taking their place at the top of the lineup.That part isn’t particularly surprising. Apple routinely discontinues the previous-generation Pro models…

oi -Robin John Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:47 [IST] Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, and while both phones bring some substantial upgrades, there is one change buyers will notice before anything else: the price.The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900. Compare those numbers with last year’s launch prices, and both phones are now a rather significant Rs 30,000 more expensive than their predecessors.That’s a considerably bigger jump than Apple’s $100 price increase for the new Pro models in the…

oi -Sudhanshu Singh Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 [IST] If you are looking for the cheapest country to buy the iPhone 18 Pro, you are not alone, and you are right to ask. Every September the keynote ends and the rest of us do the same grim arithmetic.The iPhone 18 series is here, the hardware is genuinely good, and the India pricing, inflated by GST and import duty, lands like a slap. So if you are already planning a strategic little holiday, or working out which cousin flies back next month, let me save you the research.iPhone 18 ProCountryLocal…

oi -Robin John Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 0:16 [IST] Apple’s first foldable iPhone is finally here, but Indian buyers are going to have to spend considerably more than customers in the US.The iPhone Duo starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India for the 256GB model. In the US, the same base configuration starts at $1,999. That already makes the Duo one of Apple’s most expensive iPhones, but the difference becomes even more striking once the two prices are compared directly.iPhone Duo India Price vs US PriceAt the current exchange rate, Apple’s $1,999 US price converts to roughly Rs 1.90 lakh.…

oi -Sudhanshu Singh Published: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 16:07 [IST] Apple’s big launch happens late tonight India time, and for most of us here, the real headline is not the cameras or the new chip, it is the price. So before the official numbers land, here is what the leaks point to for India.Start with the one most people will actually consider. The iPhone 18 Pro is tipped to begin at Rs 1,44,900, going by tipster Yogesh Brar, whose India numbers usually land close, and that is Rs 10,000 more than the iPhone 17 Pro, which opened at Rs 1,34,900…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 7:57 [IST] Apple is set to host its biggest event of 2026 later today. However, unlike traditional Apple events in September, this one will feature a unique line-up of iPhones. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to headline, although the iPhone 18 Fold or iPhone Ultra will undoubtedly be the star of the show.Moreover, the Apple is also expected to release the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Watch Series 12. We can also expect a new HomePod mini and AirPods 5. However, the only noticeable absentee from…

A video game posted to the Trump administration’s website — one that closely resembled Tetris — has been taken down after the Tetris Company complained. The White House recently took the unusual step of posting a number of arcade-style video games to its website. One of the more controversial was a game called “Build the Wall,” which reportedly mirrored Tetris’ gameplay, tasking players with stacking blocks of various shapes and sizes. Widely criticized as racist, the stated goal of the game was to build a wall in order to keep out a “zombie border siege.” Not long after Build the Wall’s…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 16:55 [IST] Vivo is reportedly preparing to launch the Vivo V80 in India as the successor to the Vivo V70. While the company is yet to officially confirm the smartphone, a new report suggests that the upcoming Vivo V-series device could arrive as early as October.The Vivo V80 is expected to focus heavily on cameras and content creation, borrowing select features from Vivo’s premium X series. Key highlights could include a 50MP telephoto camera with up to 10X Portrait zoom and support for 4K Cinematic Video.Vivo V80 India Launch Timeline and Expected…

oi -Carlsen Martin Published: Monday, September 7, 2026, 12:23 [IST] Vivo has opened registrations for the OriginOS 7 internal beta programme in China, giving select Vivo and iQOO smartphone and tablet users an early chance to test the company’s upcoming software update.The internal beta programme covers 14 devices, including the latest Vivo X300 series, Vivo foldables, iQOO 15 series smartphones and select tablets. Each eligible device will have 3,000 beta testing slots available.OriginOS 7 Beta: Eligible Vivo and iQOO DevicesThe OriginOS 7 internal beta programme is available for the following devices:Vivo X Fold 6Vivo X Fold 5Vivo X300 UltraVivo X300…