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iPhone 18 Launch Sparks Frenzy: Queues Emerge Across India
18 Sep
Summary
- Enthusiastic customers queued for hours outside Apple stores for the new iPhone 18 series.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a 48MP camera and the new A20 Pro chip.
- Apple also unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, with dual displays.
Long queues formed outside Apple stores throughout India as the sale of the newly released iPhone 18 series commenced. Initially, only the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max were available to customers. These latest Pro models are accessible via Apple's online store and six retail locations nationwide.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are offered in black, silver, glacier, and a new burgundy finish. They are equipped with a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture and advanced Pro camera controls. Powering these devices is Apple's A20 Pro chip, complemented by a new vapor chamber designed to enhance performance, AI capabilities, and battery longevity.
Customers shared their excitement, with some waiting over ten hours for the first device. One Bengaluru customer described the annual iPhone launch as a "festival." Priced starting at Rs 1,64,900 for the iPhone 18 Pro and Rs 1,79,900 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, these models represent a price increase over previous generations.
Apple also introduced the AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation and enhanced noise reduction. The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 include the Health Sensing System and S11 chip, offering improved health monitoring features.
A significant addition is the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone. It features a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display and a 5.4-inch outer display, making it Apple's thinnest iPhone when unfolded. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began on October 16, with sales starting October 23. The iPhone Duo is priced at Rs 2,99,900 in India.
