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  • Will iPhone 15 Pro Max in Pakistan surpass the price of a Hyundai SUV in India?

    Will iPhone 15 Pro Max in Pakistan surpass the price of a Hyundai SUV in India?

    The iPhone 15 Pro Max with 256 GB of storage is initially priced at $1,100 in the United States, which, at the current exchange rate of Rs295, translates to approximately Rs325,000 in Pakistani rupee (PKR).

    However, it’s anticipated that the cost will significantly rise in Pakistan due to additional expenses like Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) approval and retailer margins.

    Given the precedent set by the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which currently retails for Rs540,000 in Pakistan, we expect the starting price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max to be around Rs555,000 or possibly even higher once local mobile shop owners import and sell them.

    Apple iPhones generally have higher price tags in Pakistan due to taxes and PTA approval fees, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact cost.

    Nonetheless, it’s reasonable to assume it will exceed Rs500,000, considering that the iPhone 14 Pro Max is already priced above this threshold in Pakistan.

    Additionally, a Pakistani website called Phonebolee suggests an expected price of PKR 643,999 for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

    In terms of comparisons to India, a report by DNA India highlights the astonishing prices of iPhones in Pakistan. It notes that the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, priced over Rs7.3 lakh in Pakistan, surpasses the cost of a Hyundai Exter 5-seater SUV, which is priced at INR 5.99 lakh in India.

    However, it’s important to be cautious about such comparisons, as they might not accurately reflect the actual market dynamics.

    Keep in mind that the exact price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max in Pakistan can vary among different retailers.

    Additionally, the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the Pakistani rupee is approximately 1 INR to PKR 3.56. So, when comparing the INR 600,000 price of an SUV, it equates to approximately Rs2,136,800, or Rs2.1 million in Pakistani rupees, which is significantly higher than the expected price of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

  • Karachi airport operation: Four passengers nabbed in million-rupee Apple product smuggling

    Karachi airport operation: Four passengers nabbed in million-rupee Apple product smuggling

    In a highly successful operation, customs authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle high-value tech gadgets worth millions of rupees at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi

    According to ARY News, four passengers, who had arrived in Karachi from Dubai via a private airline, were apprehended by diligent customs officials, resulting in the confiscation of goods with a substantial valuation.

    The individuals taken into custody were identified as Azhar Iqbal, Muhammad Faisal, Azhar Gill, and Zul Noorain. 

    These passengers made an ill-fated attempt to evade customs scrutiny by utilising the green channel without declaring the valuable merchandise. However, the astute customs officials promptly intercepted them and proceeded to inspect their luggage.

    According to Superintendent Agha Najamuddin, who was in charge of the shift, a significant cache of contraband was seized from the arrested individuals. 

    This included more than 50 iPads, numerous laptops, 46 of the latest iPhone models, and 500 packs of internationally sourced cigarettes. 

    Furthermore, the customs officials initiated legal proceedings against the detained suspects, as they failed to provide adequate tax documentation to the customs staff, ensuring that justice prevails in this case.

  • Apple may cut off iPhone X and older iPad models from iOS 17 compatibility list

    Apple may cut off iPhone X and older iPad models from iOS 17 compatibility list

    According to French tech website iPhoneSoft, Apple’s upcoming operating system iPadOS 17 will no longer support the first-generation 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, as well as the fifth-generation iPad. This news corroborates earlier reports from a source with a reliable track record for predicting upcoming software updates. If the information is accurate, only the following devices will be compatible with iPadOS 17 when it is released in the fall: iPad Pro (2017 and later), iPad Air (third generation and later), iPad (sixth generation and later), and iPad mini (fifth generation and later).

    It’s important to note, however, that being on Apple’s compatibility list doesn’t guarantee that the device will fully support all features of the software. For instance, iOS 15 is compatible with all devices that can run iOS 14, but not all features will be available on older iPhones.

    In terms of iPhone compatibility, there are conflicting reports. The same source that leaked information about the iPad models that will be dropped from iPadOS 17 claimed that iOS 17 will also drop support for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. However, another anonymous leaker, who has shared accurate information in the past, disputed this claim. According to this second source, all iPhones that support iOS 16 will also support iOS 17, including devices powered by A11 chipsets like the iPhone X and iPhone 8/8 Plus.

    Last year, iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 discontinued support for several devices, including the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, original iPhone SE, final iPod touch, second-generation iPad Air, and fourth-generation iPad mini. Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 during its WWDC keynote on June 5th.

  • Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event to unveil the best-ever products today

    Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event to unveil the best-ever products today

    The greatest Apple event of the year is officially here. It begins at 10:00 AM PT for those who will attend the event in person as well as those watching via stream on Apple’s official website and YouTube channel.

    It is titled “Far Out” and will take place at the Apple Park facility.

    iPhone 14 lineup

    It’s the main Fall event for Apple, and as usual, it’s all about the new iPhones. The 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, as well as the new 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max, are the four new iPhone 14 models that Apple will introduce.

    The iPhone mini will be discontinued as a result of the switch to a more cost-effective Plus-sized phone due to weak sales.

    Dual cutout notch

    The more reliable speculations suggest that the Pro duo will receive the larger improvements. The selfie and FaceID cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have a new dual cutout, which will Apple combine in software to form a single, long pill-shaped notch. The privacy indications for the microphone and camera will fit between the physical cutouts.

    Rumours of newer camera and A16 Chipset

    A new, larger 48MP sensor will be installed in the primary wide camera, enabling 8K video recording.

    The selfie camera will finally receive autofocus and probably see imager enhancements, while the ultrawide camera will get a larger sensor for better low light images.

    According to rumours, Apple will finally demonstrate an Always-on iPhone display. The new A16 chipset will finally be available for the iPhone 14 Pro models.

    Apple Watch Series 8

    The Apple Watch Series 8 will be the upcoming announcement in terms of priority, while it’s possible that Apple will make a lead announcement first.

    Expect the Apple Watch Series 8 to come equipped with a speedier S8 chip. Blood pressure monitoring is improbable, but a new temperature monitor that can measure fertility and warn the wearer of a potential fever is very likely to become available.

    AirPods Pro 2

    A new version of the three-year-old AirPods Pro is coming. In order to better support Bluetooth, the new AirPods Pro will be the first to utilise Apple’s Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).

    Like the Beats Fit Pro, the AirPods Pro 2 might include a revolutionary stem-free design with integrated wing tips.

    iOS 16

    After the announcement of the iPhone 14 in a week, Apple is expected to have completed work on iOS 16 and release the upgrade. Its greatest additions include a new lock screen that can be customised, bottom-positioned notifications, new profiles for various situations, and the option to modify and unsend messages.

  • Apple to launch new Macs with next-generation M2 chips

    Apple to launch new Macs with next-generation M2 chips

    Apple is planning to release the next-generation Apple Silicon chip for its laptops, almost two years after introducing the first Macs using its own silicon. The company is presently testing third-party programmes on at least nine new Mac models equipped with an M2 processor.

    Unreleased Macs have been spotted in app logs, to sources familiar with the situation, implying that Apple is currently conducting final tests on the new PCs before revealing them to the public. The new M2 processor will be used in all new Macs, which are slated to be released later this year.

    A MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with an M2 chip; new MacBook Pros with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips; and a Mac Pro with an Apple Silicon chip ‘successor to the M1 Ultra processor’. Apple has been working on the new Macs for a while now.

    Surprisingly, it appears that Apple is still testing a new Mac mini with the M1 Pro CPU seen in the current MacBook Pro generation. Apple had planned to release high-end versions of the present Mac mini with the M1 Pro and M1 Max CPUs, according to 9to5Mac’s sources, but they were likely canceled to make way for the Mac Studio.

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    The Studio Display firmware contains references to a new Mac mini model, thus it’s probable that at least some of these Macs will be released soon. Apple could unveil two new Macs in June at WWDC 2022.