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iPhone 15 Series Gets Deep Discounts by Chinese Retailers as Analysts Point to Weak Sales

Chinese e-commerce platforms including PDD Holdings’ Pinduoduo and Alibaba’s Taobao are offering deep discounts on Apple’s latest iPhone 15 series, with some selling models up to CNY 900 ($123 or roughly Rs. 10,229) below the retail price.

Analysts say the iPhone 15 has not been selling as well in China as its predecessor. Counterpoint Research said last week that iPhone 15 sales in China were down 4.5 percent versus the iPhone 14 in the first 17 days after its market launch.

Apple, Pinduoduo and Alibaba did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In China, Apple will occasionally allow partner vendors to offer discounts to spur demand. But Chinese e-commerce platforms have also been locked in a “value for money” battle as consumers tighten their belts amid a slowing economy, with discounting a key focus of forthcoming annual Singles Day shopping festival.

Pinduoduo is offering the 128 GB version of the iPhone 15 Plus at CNY 6,098 (roughly Rs. 69,312), CNY 900 less than Apple’s retail price of CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 79,553), according to checks made by Reuters.

The 512 GB iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has a CNY 11,999 (roughly Rs. 1,36,385) price tag in Apple’s store, can be bought for CNY 10,698 (roughly Rs. 1,21,598) on Alibaba’s e-commerce platform Taobao.

The e-commerce platform iPhone 15 discounts were first reported by The Economic Observer weekly newspaper on Monday.

Last month, Counterpoint data showed that Apple was expected to gain a larger share of India’s smartphone sales, with the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models accounting for more of its shipments. The company is projected to account for 7 percent of all smartphone sales in the country from July to December, up from 5 percent in the first half of 2023.

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Google Pixel 8 Pro Survives Durability Test, Fares Better Than iPhone 15 Pro Max

Google Pixel 8 series, which includes Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, was launched earlier this month on October 4. The smartphones from the tech giant are powered by a Tensor G3 chip and run on Android 14 out-of-the-box. The Pro variant has recently secured the top rank in the DxOMark display test ranking. It was recently tested for its durability, and the Pixel 8 Pro seems to have performed better than most of its contemporaries, including the recently launched iPhone 15 Pro Max. 

YouTuber Jack, popularly known by his channel name JerryRigEverything, has recently tested the Pixel 8 Pro for its durability. The smartphone was tested for seven years worth of damage. As per his claims, the flagship model presents the brightest screen ever made by Google, protected by a Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The power and volume button of the smartphone, which is made from recycled aluminium, can be removed easily with the help of a knife. The side panels of the Pixel 8 Pro visibly got some damage with knife scratches. 

The YouTuber then put the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro together to show how the two smartphones differ when it comes to rear magnetic charging abilities. The Google smartphone also gets an infrared thermometer placed next to the LED flashlight. It can test the temperature of a body which is located within a radius of 2 inches and doesn’t work for humans. 

When put to fire test, the smartphone got a permanent burn mark after 17 seconds of getting in touch with the flame. However, despite damage to the screen, the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone worked the same. In the bend test, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max completely failed, the Pixel 8 Pro performed well in the structural strength show, with no cracks or fractures. 

To recall specifications, the Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch Quad-HD (1,344×2,992 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It packs a 5,050mAh battery with support for 30W wired charging.

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iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button Lets You Replace Siri With Voice-Enabled ChatGPT: Report

The iPhone 15 series made its debut earlier this month at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ event, bringing in a host of new changes to the company’s traditional design. Most notably, the new phones ditched the much-maligned lightening port for the standardised USB Type-C. iPhone 15 Pro models also did away with the series regular mute switch, opting instead for a customisable Action Button, that really just blows up possibilities of what you can do on an iPhone 15 Pro with the tap of a button. Since the Action Button can be assigned to an array of apps and functionalities, including the Shortcuts app on iPhone, pretty much every app can now be bound to it. And as some have discovered, you can now use ChatGPT as your voice assistant in place of Siri on iPhone 15 Pro.

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s wildly popular generative AI chatbot, received support for voice conversations earlier this week, enabling it to have natural back-and-forth conversation with users. This feature, currently only available to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers, essentially transforms the chatbot into an AI-powered voice assistant. Now, with the help of Apple’s new Action Button, ChatGPT can easily replace Siri as the go-to voice assistant on iPhone 15 Pro. As ZDNet first spotted, the ChatGPT app on iOS can be bound to the Action Button using the Shortcuts app.

Simply download OpenAI’s ChatGPT app from the App Store — it’s free. Then, head to Settings>Action Button on your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, and then swipe to select Shortcuts option. Then, you tap on ‘Choose a feature’ and simply select the ChatGPT app. This would bind the ChatGPT app on iPhone to the Action Button, allowing you to bring up the app from your homescreen with a single tap.

Since ChatGPT is now voice-enabled it can effectively substitute Siri as the default voice assistant on iPhone 15 Pro. As mentioned before, however, the voice features are only available to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise subscribers for now. A ChatGPT Plus subscription starts at $20 (roughly Rs. 1,660) per month. iPhone users can already use the popular Google Assistant in place of Siri via its dedicated iOS app. The app can also be bound to a Shortcut, so that when you say “hey, Siri, hey, Google,” Siri redirects you to the Google Assistant for your queries.

Additionally, ChatGPT Plus users can now also surf the Web beyond ChatGPT’s September 2021 cutoff date. OpenAI announced Thursday that ChatGPT users can start browsing the Internet and, essentially expanding the data the chatbot can access beyond its earlier September 2021 cutoff. So, now with the Action Button, iPhone 15 Pro users could also access updated information off the Web via ChatGPT. This feature is also currently limited to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise customers, but OpenAI plans to expand it to all users soon.

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iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Models Go on Sale in Over 20 More Countries Today

iPhone 15 lineup hit stores across over 40 countries, including the US, the UK, India, Germany, Japan, and China last week. Now, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max models are set to go on sale in more than 20 additional countries starting today (September 29). The iPhone 15 series features few minor design changes over the iPhone 14 lineup. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a titanium casing, a customisable Action button, and a more advanced 48-megapixel primary camera. All models feature Dynamic Island and run iOS 17 out-of-the-box.

Apple has expanded the sale of the iPhone 15 series to additional countries on Friday. The brand hasn’t provided the full list of countries where the iPhone 15 will be available in the second wave of sale but it is confirmed to be available for purchase in Macao, Malaysia, Turkey, Vietnam, and 17 other countries and regions. Prices of the handsets will vary for each country.

Around 40 countries including India, China, Europe and the US were among the first to get their hands on the new iPhone 15 lineup starting September 22.

Price of the iPhone 15 in India starts at Rs. 79,900, while the iPhone 15 Plus starts at Rs. 89,900. The iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 1,39,900 for the base variant, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at Rs. 1,59,900.

In the US, the iPhone 15 Pro starts at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 91,000), and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 (roughly Rs. 99,000). The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, cost $799 (roughly Rs. 60,000) and $899 (roughly Rs. 70,000), respectively.

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max specifications

All new iPhone models come with Dynamic Island and run iOS 17 out-of-the-box. They include Apple’s latest U2 Ultra-wideband chip for improved tracking and are equipped with a USB Type-C port for charging as well.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, while the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max sport a larger 6.7-inch OLED display. Both Pro models support ProMotion with a refresh rate that ranges between 1Hz and 120Hz. The regular models are powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, while the Pro models run on Apple’s fresh A17 Pro SoC.

For optics, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus carry a 48-megapixel primary camera along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The iPhone 15 Pro models flaunt triple rear camera units, comprising a 48-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor. The 12-megapixel telephoto sensor on the iPhone 15 Pro Max includes a periscope lens. The regular models offer USB 2 support, while the Pro models come with USB 3 connectivity.

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iPhone 15 Pro Series Overheating Issues Not Related to TSMC’s 3nm Chip Manufacturing: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users are reportedly facing overheating issues on the company’s latest flagship smartphones, sparking speculation that the new A17 Pro chip on the high-end models in the iPhone 15 lineup could be the cause of the issue. However, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has weighed in on the purported overheating issue affecting Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and states that the issue is due to changes made to the internal design of both models.

In a Medium post, Kuo states that his market survey shows the alleged overheating issues are not connected with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) advanced 3nm node. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with a 3nm A17 Pro chip produced by the Taiwanese chipmaker, while the regular models feature last year’s A16 Bionic chipset that was introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro models.

The analyst claims that the overheating issues said to affect the new iPhone models are likely to be caused by changes made by Apple to the thermal design of both handsets — this year, the Cupertino company used a titanium frame and reduced the heat dissipation area, according to Kuo.

While many users have reportedly complained that heating issues affecting the iPhone 15 Pro models can cause temperatures to rise as high as 46 degrees Celsius (116 degrees Fahrenheit), a South Korean YouTube channel posted a video using a thermal imaging camera to show the rising temperatures of the phones.

It might be possible for Apple to mitigate some of the issues by rolling out a software update to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the analyst claims. However, doing so would likely require the company to restrict the processor’s performance. Kuo also warns that shipments of the iPhone 15 Pro models could be affected if the overheating issues are not resolved by the company.

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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Being Sold at Premium of Up to Rs 20,000 Above Official Price: Report

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were launched in India earlier this month, and the company’s latest flagship handsets are reportedly being sold at a much higher premium compared to the official retail prices of both models. According to recent reports, demand for the latest iPhone 15 handsets is high in several markets — including India. This has pushed the deliveries of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to November in some markets, according to recent reports.

While the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max went on sale in India and global markets for the first time on September 22, the company’s smartphones are currently out of stock from various authorised retailers across the country. News 18 reports that these handsets are being sold at a premium — over and above their original retail prices.

Phone calls made to retailers in cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Thane by the publication revealed that the iPhone 15 Pro Max Natural Titanium variant with 256GB of storage was on sale for Rs. 20,000 over the MRP of Rs. 1,59,900. Similarly, the iPhone 15 Pro Titanium Blue model with 256GB of inbuilt storage was Rs. 1,51,000 — or Rs. 6,000 more than the price set by Apple.

The price of the iPhone 15 Pro in Jaipur was Rs. 8,000 higher than the retail price of the handset in India, according to the report. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which costs Rs. 1,99,900 in India for the 1TB variant, is reportedly available for Rs. 2,32.000 via a retailer in Thane, Maharashtra.

Earlier this month, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple was facing production challenges with the iPhone 15 Pro Max amid “robust” demand for the phone. At the time, Kuo stated that the challenges related to producing the iPhone 15 Pro Max were “more pronounced” than the other models. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max went on sale in India and global markets on September 22, ten days after the company launched the handsets at its ‘Wonderlust’ event on September 12. 

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iPhone 15 Now Available on Blinkit in Select Cities; Promises Phone Delivery in 10 Minutes

iPhone 15 series delivery has started in India starting September 22. Since Friday morning, interested buyers were spotted lining up in long queues outside retail stores, Apple BKC Mumbai or Apple Saket store to purchase the latest flagship models from the California-based firm. However, the instant product delivery app platform Blinkit is making it easier for buyers to purchase the latest iPhone 15 series within minutes. The firm has partnered with Apple premium reseller Unicorn to offer the service. However, the iPhone 15 delivery service is currently being offered in limited cities only. Apple’s latest iPhone 15 lineup was announced at the company’s ‘Wonderlust’ event on September 12 along with the latest Apple Watch Series 9 and other products.

Blinkit founder Albinder Dhindsa has officially announced the firm’s partnership with Apple product reseller Unicorn to offer iPhone 15 series delivery service on Friday via Twitter. According to the tweet, the latest iPhone 15 models will be delivered to users in just 10 minutes. Notably, the service is currently being offered to buyers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Pune only. Moreover, Blinkit users can also avail an instant cashback of up to Rs. 5,000 on making the payment using HDFC bank cards. The firm is also offering EasyEMI options for buyers. 

The users can go to the Blinkit app on iOS and Android and place an order for iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus.

Apple launched the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max at its ‘Wonderlust’ event on September 12. The phones are now available for sale in India starting September 22. The iPhone 15 price starts at Rs. 79,900, whereas, the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are selling at a starting price of Rs. 89,900, Rs. 1,39,900 and Rs. 1,59,900, respectively.

iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options, and 5 colourways — Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Yellow. On the other hand, the Pro models are available in Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, and White Titanium colour options.

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Apple Starts Selling Assembled in India iPhone 15 Models on Launch Day for First Time

iPhone 15 series including iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max hit the stores on Friday (September 22) in India and other countries. For the first time, the Cupertino-based company made the India-built iPhone 15 models available in the country and other parts of the world on the global sales debut day. Apple previously shipped made-in-India iPhone units later than the initial launch date. The new models could have been manufactured at Apple assembler Foxconn’s plant in Chennai. The latest iPhone lineup was introduced on September 12 during the “Wonderlust” event and they went on pre-order last Friday (September 15).

Apple started shipping the iPhone 15 series earlier today, and devices assembled in India are available to customers in the country on the first day of sale simultaneously with the China-made handsets. Multiple customers including celebrities like R Madhavan took to X to share a picture of their India-made iPhone 15 model. The units were said to be manufactured in Apple assembler Foxconn’s Chennai factory.

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said this is a milestone for the country. “Indians now accessing the latest products without waiting. We expect the iPhone 15 to be exported from India to the world soon. Congratulations, Team Apple”, he said on X.

In previous years, Apple shipped iPhone models manufactured in India later than the initial launch date. In 2022, the iPhone 14 models went on sale within 10 days of the global launch. The latest move by Apple is considered as a step towards diversifying the manufacturing capacity in India in light of the geopolitical tensions between the United States and China.

Apple is looking to turn India into a global hub for manufacturing its handsets. The company is now reportedly producing 7 percent of its iPhone models in the country. Apple’s India retail stores — Apple BKC store in Mumbai and the Apple Saket store in Delhi — opened doors for customers in April this year.

Apple is depending on Indian factories for the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models. A recent report claimed that Apple will produce the iPhone 15 Plus locally at Foxconn’s plant in Chennai in the upcoming quarter. Foxconn’s Chennai factory employs 40,000 people. The iPhone assembling company is also investing $600 million (roughly Rs. 4,975 crore) for two projects in Karnataka to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment. Other Apple suppliers like Pegatron and Wistron are also expected to soon assemble the iPhone 15.

Apple launched the iPhone 15 series during its ‘Wonderlust’ event last week. The latest handsets feature a USB Type-C port and have a titanium build. They all come with Dynamic Island and run iOS 17 out-of-the-box. The iPhone 15 models run on the A16 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro are equipped with the A17 Pro chip.

Price of the iPhone 15 in India starts at Rs. 79,900 for the base model, while the iPhone 15 Plus starts at Rs. 89,900. The iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, has a starting price of Rs. 1,39,900, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max price begins at Rs. 1,59,900. They are currently up for sale through Apple’s online store, Apple BKC, Saket, e-commerce websites, and official retail outlets.

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iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Go on Sale in India Today: Price, Offers

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are set to go on sale in India for the first time today (September 22). Sales of new iPhone models began as early as 8:00am IST at various retail stores in the country. Customers can also purchase them from the company’s India website, Apple Saket, Apple BKC and major e-commerce sites. The phones have been available for pre-orders for just under a week and Apple is providing instant discounts for purchases made through select bank cards. In addition to India, the iPhone 15 series will be available for purchase in around 40 countries including Canada, Japan, the UK, and the US, in its first wave.

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max price in India, sale offers

Price of the iPhone 15 in India starts at Rs. 79,900 for the base model with 128GB of storage, while the iPhone 15 Plus starts at Rs. 89,900 for the 128GB storage variant. Both handsets are available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options, and Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Yellow colourways.

The iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 1,39,900 for the base 128GB storage model, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at Rs. 1,59,900 for the base 256GB of storage variant. The Pro model comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in 512GB, and 1TB storage options. They are offered in Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, and White Titanium colourways.

As mentioned earlier, customers can grab the iPhone 15 series starting at 8:00am IST today. The sale is available through Apple’s online store, e-commerce websites, and official retail outlets as well as through the iPhone maker’s official retail stores in India — Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi. Retail chains such as Vijay Sales, Reliance Digital, and Croma will also sell iPhone 15 models through their stores. Customers who pre-ordered the devices will be able to receive their deliveries starting today.

Apple is offering up to Rs. 6,000 instant discount for customers purchasing the latest iPhone models using HDFC credit cards and EMI transactions. It is providing an instant saving of Rs. 6,000 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, while the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus get a Rs. 5,000 discount. Apple will also offer a trade-in benefit for old eligible devices. Select retail outlets are also providing additional exchange discounts.

Besides India, the iPhone 15 lineup is going on sale in about 40 countries in its first wave, including Australia, China, the US, the UK and France.

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max specifications

iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max— all new iPhone models come with Dynamic Island and run iOS 17 out-of-the-box. They include Apple’s latest U2 Ultra-wideband chip that allows the phone to be tracked more accurately in the Find My app on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. All four models include a USB Type-C port for charging as well.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro sport a 6.1-inch OLED display, while the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a larger 6.7-inch OLED display. Both Pro models also support ProMotion with a refresh rate that ranges between 1Hz and 120Hz. The regular iPhone 15 models are powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chip. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with the company’s next-generation A17 Pro SoC.

For optics, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus get a 48-megapixel primary camera along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The iPhone 15 Pro models have triple rear camera units, comprising a 48-megapixel wide-angle sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor. The 12-megapixel telephoto sensor on the iPhone 15 Pro Max includes a periscope lens.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offer USB 2 support, while the Pro models come with USB 3 connectivity that supports transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

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iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Sales Expected to Increase Apple’s Smartphone Share in India: Report

Apple is expected to gain a larger share of India’s smartphone sales, with the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models accounting for more of its shipments. The company is projected to account for 7 percent of all smartphone sales in the country from July to December, up from 5 percent in the first half of 2023, according to data from market researcher Counterpoint shared exclusively with Reuters.

The tech giant has been touting India as its next big growth driver amid declining sales of its flagship device. Its suppliers have also been ramping up manufacturing operations in the region amid weakening demand and regulatory pressure in China.

Wait times in India for Apple’s latest 15 Pro and Pro Max models, which go on sale Friday, are stretching up to late October, mirroring trends seen in China and the US. Counterpoint estimated the models will account for 25 percent of overall iPhone 15 shipments in India in the fourth quarter, a 4 percent increase from what the previous generation top-range models accounted for a year earlier.

“The premium smartphone market in India has climbed tremendously from 0.8 percent of the total market in 2019 to 6.1 percent in the first half of 2023 and this is largely attributed to Apple’s success,” Nabila Popal, a research director at market intelligence firm IDC, said.

Apple is the largest player in the segment for smartphones priced over $800 (roughly Rs. 66,300) in India, with a 67 percent share in the first half, according to IDC data. Samsung accounted for 31 percent of the segment. Apple opened two flagship stores in the country earlier this year and CEO Tim Cook said in August that the company hit “record” revenue in India in the June quarter.

Still, Apple has a long way to go before the country could bring in sales seen in the company’s major markets. Morgan Stanley, in a note earlier this month, estimated that Apple’s revenue from India is about half that of China. 

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