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Apple recently raised the prices of most of its devices, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, HomePod, and other Mac models. The price hike came soon after a company executive highlighted that the price increase is inevitable to sustain in the market as the supply chain pressures and RAM shortage raise the manufacturing costs. With the anticipated price hike of iPhone models around the corner, the Cupertino-based tech giant has launched a new leasing programme, namely Apple Upgrade. The company has collaborated with a digital payments and short-term credit provider to introduce monthly payment options for various devices, including the latest iPhone 17 series, MacBook models, and smartwatches. Apple Upgrade Introduced Weeks After Recent Price Hike In a press release on Tuesday, the Tim Cook-led tech giant announced that it is joining hands with Klarna, a short-term consumer credit provider, to launch Apple Upgrade, its new device leasing programme. Apple Upgrad...

The Redmi Note 17 series is expected to make its way to India and global markets soon. The latest Note-series lineup was introduced in the Xiaomi sub-brand's home market of China earlier this month, while the company has also recently begun teasing its debut in India. Ahead of its anticipated launch, however, pricing and configuration details of four Redmi Note 17 series models for the global market reportedly have surfaced online. Redmi Note 17 Series Price (Expected) According to a YTECHB report, the global Redmi Note 17 series lineup could include four models — Redmi Note 17 4G, Note 17 5G, Note 17 Pro 5G, and Note 17 Pro Max 5G. The Redmi Note 17 4G could be priced at EUR 250 (roughly Rs. 27,000) for the base model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, its 6GB + 256GB configuration is tipped to cost EUR 300 (roughly Rs. 33,000). The handset is reportedly set to be offered in Black, Blue, and Purple colourways in global markets. The Redmi Note 17 5G is expecte...

Apple is said to be gearing up to introduce a new device leasing programme, called Apple Upgrade, tomorrow (Tuesday). According to a seasoned journalist, it is expected to cover most of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the company's portfolio. It will reportedly be available only in the US, allowing customers to lease an iPhone or Apple Watch for 24 months. Apple Upgrade Programme Features, Eligibility In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that Apple Upgrade will launch in the US on Tuesday. It will reportedly be positioned as a new way of acquiring Apple devices without purchasing them outright. Customers are expected to be offered devices through Apple's online and physical retail stores, with Klarna serving as its financial partner. The Apple Upgrade programme is expected to cover most of Apple's major hardware lineup, including popular iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. The journalist, however, beli...

Apple released the second public betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 on Thursday. Building upon the release of the first public beta earlier this month, it provides Apple users with another opportunity to test its upcoming operating systems ahead of their stable release later this year. Among the most notable features on iPhone is the new Siri AI experience, which is smarter and has contextual awareness and multi-step task execution capabilities. Other smaller additions include new photo editing tools, Safari improvements, password management features, and an equaliser for compatible AirPods. iOS 27 Public Beta 2 Released Users who are already enrolled in the public beta programme can download the iOS 27 Public Beta 2 update by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates on their iPhone and selecting the appropriate iOS 27 public beta channel. As always, such beta software can contain bugs and stability issues, so installing it on a primary device may not be ad...

Apple raised prices across much of its hardware portfolio in India last month. While iPads, Macs, and other smart home devices were affected by the price hikes, iPhones have been spared till now, but that may soon change. According to a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant could soon increase the prices of the iPhone 17 series in India. Fresh iPhone stocks are reportedly expected to reach dealers in India by next weekend. iPhone 17 Series Price Hike (Expected) Tipster Abhishek Yadav, in a post on X, said that Apple has informed iPlanet dealers about an upcoming price revision for the iPhone 17 series in India. The standard iPhone 17 could become more expensive by Rs. 12,000, with its price adjusting to Rs. 94,990 for the base variant with 256GB of storage. For context, it was launched in India in September 2025 at Rs. 82,900 for the 256GB variant and Rs. 1,02,900 for the 512GB storage model. Similar price hikes are also tipped to affect other models in the iPhone 17 lineup, such as ...

Samsung's second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 is right around the corner. While the South Korean tech conglomerate has yet to reveal the products that will be announced, the bi-annual hardware showcase is expected to witness the launch of the new generation Galaxy foldables. So far, the rumour mill has suggested that three foldables could be on the cards, including the highly anticipated wide fold model. Apart from this, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are also expected to debut. The tech giant has already commenced the pre-reservations for the phones in India and the global markets. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: How to Watch Live Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event will be held today, July 22, in London. The keynote address will take place at 2pm BST (6:30pm IST if you're in India). The event will be live-streamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and its official YouTube channel. Alternatively, you can watch Galaxy Unpacked via the player embedded bel...

Samsung is set to unveil its next generation of foldables smartphones and smartwatches at its Galaxy Unpacked event later this week. Ahead of the launch, purported European pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 has surfaced on an online retailer's website. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy foldables and wearables are expected to see price hikes in several European markets, while the listing also reveals the storage configurations. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 Series Price (Expected) Tipster Roland Quandt shared an overview page on Portuguese retailer PCDiga that briefly listed Samsung's upcoming Galaxy devices ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event (via Notebookcheck). Notably, prices in Portugal are reportedly higher due to the country's 23 percent VAT. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is listed in two RAM and onboard storage configurations. The 256GB variant is said to cost EUR 1,349 (roug...