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Apple's New Foldable: Price Fuels Kidney Jokes
10 Sep
Summary
- iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable, launched at Rs 2,99,900.
- New iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max prices also revealed.
- Internet reacted with memes and jokes about affordability.
Apple's latest "Surprise and Shine" event in Cupertino introduced its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The launch followed Apple's tradition of unveiling new products, which quickly triggers public reaction, especially concerning pricing.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900, with the Pro Max at Rs 1,79,900. However, the iPhone Duo commands a price of Rs 2,99,900, making it the focus of immediate online discussion and humor.
Internet users responded to the Duo's high price with familiar 'kidney jokes,' a meme tradition associated with costly Apple products. Speculation also arose about the name 'Duo' implying the need for multiple jobs to afford it.
Beyond pricing, the design of the iPhone 18 Pro drew comparisons to its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro. Memes likened the upgrade to a famous Bollywood makeover, while others used the Spider-Man pointing meme to highlight perceived design similarities, indicating a mix of entertainment and critique.
