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Mumbai, September 13: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max price has been reduced ahead of Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale after the company launched its latest iPhone 17 series. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air models were launched with a new A19 series chipset offering better performance, camera quality improvement and bigger batteries. Amid this, the tech giant reduced the prices of its older models. Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 will begin in India on September 23, 2025 and ahead of that, the iPhone 16 Pro Max price has been cut by Apple. The device was introduced last year with an A18 Pro chip and continued offering the same design as the previous models, with a triple camera triangularly placed on the rear. Spotify Lossless Audio Feature Starts Rolling Out for Premium Users in Select Markets; Know How To Enable Lossless Audio in Spotify App. Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max is available on various e-commerce platforms at much lower rates than before. If the customers can wait, they can avail even more rewarding offers and save more money on the device during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale on September 23, i.e. ahead of Diwali 2025. Apple launched this smartphone in India last year at INR 1,44,900 for the 256GB variant. Now, the interested customers can buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max at INR 1,37,999 with 4% off. It is INR 7,000 cheaper than the original launch price on Flipkart. The e-commerce platform may offer this device at a huge discount during its Big Billion Days Sale event. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro 128GB variant is available at INR 1,12,900. Discord App Used by Gen Z Protesters To 'Vote' on Nepal's Next PM: What It Is and How It Works. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a 48MP+48MP +12MP triple rear camera setup, unlike the 17 Pro Max, which has 48MP triple cameras. It has a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display, eSIM support, a 6-core A19 Pro processor and boasts 8.25mm thickness and 227 gram weight. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 13, 2025 10:35 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], December 4: OPPO India's latest flagship smartphone series, the OPPO Find X8 Pro and OPPO Find X8, is on sale starting - 3rd December 2024 across the OPPO e-store, Flipkart, and mainline retail outlets. The Find X8 series is a blend of cutting-edge performance, premium design, and innovative camera technology, complemented by exciting launch offers. Pricing & Launch Offers * OPPO Find X8 Pro (16GB + 512GB) is priced at INR 99,999 and can be got for as low as INR 82,000* with offers. * OPPO Find X8 (12GB + 256GB), priced at INR 69,999, is available for as low as ...Read More >
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): The police have identified one of the suspects involved in the ₹5 lakh robbery from PHE contractor Vinay Anand in Gwalior. The suspect, Manish Yadav, a resident of Katihar, Bihar, was captured in CCTV footage and traced to Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Watch the CCTV clip below :- Authorities are now working with local police in Agra to locate and apprehend him. The Crime Branch has been conducting raids in Bihar to locate the gang members. As, it has also been revealed that the same gang was involved in a similar robbery in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. The incident According ...Read More >
Oppo recently announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro, in India. Starting today, both handsets are available for purchase via online and offline platforms. In addition to this, Oppo is also offering additional bank discounts, easy no-cost EMI options and other benefits on the purchase. Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro: Price and availability Oppo Find X8 is available in two variants. The 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 69,999, and the 16GB + 512GB variant costs Rs 79,999. The Oppo Find X8 Pro, on the other hand, is available in a single 16GB + 512GB variant and it ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jun 5 (PTI) The Assam Congress on Thursday demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged illegal stone mining in Karbi Anglong district in violation of a Supreme Court order. Addressing a press conference here, former Rajya Sabha member Ripun Bora also alleged that Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang was allowing illegal activities in the district in nexus with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Large-scale illegal stone mining is taking place in the hills of Karbi Anglong in violation of the Supreme Court order. The SC had banned mining in and around K ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood fans are super excited, and the wait for Ramayana just keeps getting harder! Directed by Dangal fame Nitesh Tiwari, this upcoming film is turning into one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema. The movie promises to bring back the great Indian epic Ramayana with modern visuals, strong emotions, and a huge cast. One of the biggest reasons for the excitement is Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram. Known for serious and emotional roles, Ranbir is now taking on one of the most important characters in Indian mythology. Fans are already in love with this casting and can't wait to ...Read More >
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced several pre-election promises targeting auto drivers. These include a ₹10 lakh insurance policy, ₹1 lakh for daughters' marriages, a biannual ₹2,500 uniform allowance, free coaching for their children, and the relaunch of the 'PoochO' ride-booking app. Kejriwal and the AAP are campaigning to secure a third term in the upcoming February elections.Ahead of crucial Delhi assembly polls, Arvind Kejriwal promised several measures for auto dri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The incentive scheme for recycling of critical minerals, such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements, is in the final stages, a mines ministry official said on Friday. The Union budget has allocated Rs 1,500 crore for recycling of critical minerals under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), Joint Secretary in Mines Ministry Dinesh Mahur said during an event here. He said, "the incentive scheme for recycling is in its final stages." Earlier, the government had approved a Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission, envisaging a total o ...Read More >
Also Read: Google Maps Accident: 6 life-saving tips to avoid mishaps while driving in India Based on the Geekbench listing, the device, identified as the Nothing A059, is expected to pack an 8-core processor. This configuration is similar to what you get with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, with four cores clocked at 1.8GHz, three cores clocked at 2.4GHz, and one core clocked at 2.5GHz. As for the benchmarks, the device scored 2,813 points in the multi-core test and 1,149 points in the single-core test. This test was performed on Geekbench 6.3 for Android. The listing also reveals the memo ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 3: Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market with its first-ever foldable iPhone by 2026. The tech giant delivers premium design and innovation in their products, is reportedly working on a foldable iPhone that could bring a significant shift to its product line. While details remain limited, multiple reports suggest that Apple is focusing on durability, user experience, and integration of advanced features. For several years, there have been many rumours and leaks about the possibility of the first foldable iPhone. It appears that Apple is now looking to t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Shipments in the Indian smartphone market grew 1-5% to about 153 million to 156 million units in 2024, with Chinese brands Vivo and Xiaomi taking the top two slots, pushing Korea's Samsung to third, according to market trackers Counterpoint Research and Canalys. Counterpoint estimates the Indian smartphone market to have grown 9% by value in 2024 to a record high, led by Apple, as more consumers purchased expensive smartphones with 5G and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities. "2024 began on a positive note, with early growth, steady inventory levels and a favourable market ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tecno has launched the new Pova Curve 5G smartphone in India. Starting at Rs 15,999, the new lower-midrange device is the first in its segment to offer AI with Indian language support. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G features a 7.45mm curved frame with a 55-degree curvature for improved in-hand feel, an Intelligent Signal Hub System for better connectivity in low-signal areas, and a 5,500mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Let's take a detailed look at the smartphone. Tecno Pova 5G price in India The Tecno Pova Curve 5G arrives in two RAM models. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage va ...Read More >
The books for class 9-12 will be available from 2026-27. New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reduced the prices of books for classes 9 to 12 by 20 per cent. The decision was announced by NCERT Director Dinesh Prasad Saklani during an event held in the national capital on Monday. The reduction in the prices of books will be effective from the upcoming academic year. News agency PTI quoted the minister as saying that while the textbooks for classes 9- ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: In his budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister K N Balagopal emphasised on technology, research, jobs, and education, positioning the state as a knowledge powerhouse. Here are key allocations and initiatives that could fuel the state's knowledge economy vision. Technology & AI * Rs 10 crore for establishing a world-class GPU cluster in Thiruvananthapuram to develop AI and AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) industries. Unlike a CPU (Central Processing Unit), optimised for sequential tasks, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) excels at parallel processing, maki ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Motorola on Wednesday launched the new Razr 60 smartphone in India. The clamshell-foldable device comes with a 6.9-inch pOLED main screen and a 3.6-inch pOLED cover display. Featuring an IP48 certification for dust and water resistance, the phone draws power from a MediaTek Dimensity 7400X chipset and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 30W TurboPower charging support. Other highlights of the device include a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a 32MP selfie camera. Motorola Razr 60 price in India, availability The Motorola Razr 60 comes in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Realme has launched the Realme C73 5G smartphone in India. The budget handset comes with a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, a 32MP dual-camera setup, and a 6000mAh battery. It has an IP64 dust and water resistance, and Rainwater Smart Touch. The Realme C73 5G runs Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15. Alongside this handset, the Chinese brand has launched the Realme Buds T200x as well. The Realme Buds T200x features 12.4mm drivers, 25dB noise cancellation, and 48-hour playback. Realme C73 5G, Buds T200x ...Read More >
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, expected in 2025, may feature significant design and performance upgrades. Leaks suggest a return to aluminium frames, replacing the titanium used in previous models, alongside a revamped rectangular camera module made of aluminium. The Pro models might also sport a hybrid rear panel with aluminium and glass for enhanced durability and aesthetics. Performance upgrades include the A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC's 3nm process, promising faster speeds and better efficiency. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could feature 12GB of RAM, marking a first for Apple’s flagship ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The global personal computer (PC) shipments grew by 4.4% to 67.4 million units in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, driven by strong holiday season demands, and financing options such as buy now pay later (BNPL), according to the latest report released by Canalys on Friday. The PC market, comprising notebooks, desktops and notebooks, achieved its fifth consecutive quarter of growth in Q4 2024, Canalys said. Its data showed that notebook shipments (including mobile workstations) reached 53.7 million units, growing 5.8% year-over-year, while desktops (including desktop workstations) ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), considered the richest civic body in the country, tabled its budget of Rs 74,427 crore for 2025-26 at its headquarters in Mumbai on Tuesday. The additional municipal commissioners presented the budget to BMC commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, the state-appointed administrator. BMC is currently run by an administrator since the term of the corporators ended on March 7, 2022. This is the third year of the budget being presented to the administrator, in deviation from the norm where the municipal commissioner presents the budget to the standing co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Launched on June 1, 2017, T-Wallet holds the distinction of being India's first State-managed digital wallet. Introduced by the Telangana government, the platform was designed to facilitate smooth digital transactions for both government and private payments, transforming how citizens interact with digital financial services. Since its inception during the 2016 demonetization period, T-Wallet has registered 16 lakh users and processed over four crore transactions in its eight-year journey. The platform has steadily grown, becoming a key driver of digital payments across Telangana. ...Read More >
The new MacBook Pro M4 is here, and it features Apple's latest M4 chipset -- designed for taking care of intensive tasks and handling Apple Intelligence like a breeze. Manas and Yash have put it to the test. From everyday usage to professional video editing, 3D rendering, and software development, etc., they tested it all so that you can make the decision whether you should buy the MacBook Pro M4 or not.#macbookpro4 ...Read More >
The XEV 9e is fast and even in the lower range mode feels smooth along with lots of performance.Source : Somnath Chatterjee Electric cars are different and Mahindra has thrown everything at their new range of EVs in terms of a new electric architecture along with specifications normally seen on luxury cars. The XEV 9e based on the Inglo platform is the bigger and more premium EV which starts at Rs 21.9 lakh while coming with two battery pack options- 59 and 79kwh. The 79 kwh battery pack means 656 km range and 284 bhp which means 0-100 km/h is just 6.8 seconds. The big XEV has lots of road p ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13: OPPO is expected to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5 soon. The Find N5 is anticipated to launch in February 2025. Early reports suggest the OPPO Find N5 might be the thinnest foldable phone upon its debut, and it may set a new benchmark for design and innovation for the smartphone industry. OPPO has yet to confirm full details, but rumours have provided information on key features of the OPPO Find N5. As per reports, the smartphone could transform foldable technology with its ultra-thin build and upgraded features. Speculation points to its debut ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Apple appears to be getting ready to expand its retail footprint in Mumbai with a second retail store in the city. According to documents accessed by real estate data firms CRE Matrix and Propstack, the tech giant has rented over 12,616 square feet of retail space in Borivali (East), a suburb in Mumbai, for a long-term lease of 10 years and 10 months. The upcoming store, reportedly located on the ground floor of Oberoi Realty's Sky City Mall, will be the fourth Apple Store in India. The company already owns two operational stores in the country -- one in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ...Read More >
India's International Train Links: These 5 Indian Stations Connect You To Another Country By Train Moto Edge 60 India Launch: Motorola, a Lenovo sub-brand, has officially announced the launch date of the Moto Edge 60 smartphone in India. The company is set to launch the Moto Edge 60 phone on June 10, nearly a month after it was first announced alongside the Edge 60 Pro. The upcoming smartphone will be the second phone from the company launched in 30 days. The Moto Edge 60 smartphone is likely to offered in Pantone Gibraltar Sea and Pantone Shamrock colour options in the country. The phone wi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 10: Motorola, India's best# 5G smartphone brand, announces the launch of the moto g35 5G to disrupt the affordable 5G smartphone market. This smartphone launched as the segment's fastest* 5G with the segment's highest 12 5G bands and supports VoNR connectivity, 4x4 MIMO, and 4 Carrier aggregation for a seamless and future-ready 5G experience. The moto g35 5G is compatible with all 5G network operators including Airtel and Jio, supporting both NSA and SA 5G networks, making it a TRUE 5G device. It has been officially validated by Techarc as India's fastest 5G smartph ...Read More >
Bengaluru, December 11: Flipkart-subsidiary Myntra was recently cheated by fraudsters who allegedly stole over one crores rupees this year during March and June. The scammers attacked the e-commerce company by exploiting some loopholes related to the Myntra policy and looted the money. The firm reported a loss of INR 1.1 crore in Bengaluru and INR 50 crore nationwide as the scammers abused the complaints and refund options. According to the reports, the crooks who ran the Myntra refund scam were traced back to Jaipur, Rajasthan. Most of them ordered expensive products online, such as branded ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede: Bengaluru skies lit up with firecrackers on Tuesday, June 3 -- as if Diwali had come to the city early -- after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the IPL trophy for the first time in 18 years. Within a day, however, the celebrations spiralled into a tragic stampede killing 11, leading to the suspension of five senior police officers, transfer of one Karnataka government official. As per the latest developments, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has increased the compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the Chinnaswamy Stadium tragedy to ₹ ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8: Apple is likely to introduce its next iPhone lineup, the iPhone 17 series in September 2025. Reports suggest the company will unveil four models this year. These may include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a brand-new model expected to be called the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a more compact design and is said to replace the Plus model. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be Apple's slimmest iPhone so far, with reports suggesting a thickness of 5.5mm. To achieve this ultra-thin design, Apple may introduce some major changes, whi ...Read More >
ALSO READ | 5 best 8GB RAM smartphones for seamless multitasking you can buy right now A price reduction helps the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G hold onto its position, and very comfortably. It's the 256GB storage and 8GB RAM version, too. This little phone's powerful Exynos 2200 processor powers it. It features a glass back and an aluminum frame with IP68-rated ingress protection and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both the front and back. A 50MP primary camera with PDAF and optical image stabilization (OIS) is included, along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a field of view of 123 degre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) Apple is very keen on India where it has seen record business during the December quarter with iPhone emerging as the top-selling smartphone model, a top company official said on Friday. During the company's earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said India offers a huge growth opportunity for the company. "We have had great results in the emerging market. I am particularly keen on India. India has set a December quarter record. iPhone was top selling in India for the quarter. It is the second-largest smartphone market in the world and third largest for PCs and tablets. So ...Read More >