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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
iPhone 15 Pro Max price drops by Rs 25,000
iPhone 15 Pro Max price drops by Rs 25,000 By Ankita Garg Reliance Digital is offering a massive discount on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Its price has dropped by Rs 25,000 on the site and an extra (up to Rs 10,000) bank discount offer is also available. As the iPhone 15 Pro Max is coming closer to being 1 year old, its getting cheaper. Reliance Digital site is selling its base 256GB model at Rs 1,34,900. The device was launched in India at Rs 1,59,900, which means that consumers are getting a massive discount of Rs 25,000 on Reliance Digital site. Additionally, there is also "up to" Rs 10,000 discount offer on IDFC, RBL and bank credit cards. This will further reduce the price of the phone, making it a steal deal for iPhone lovers. It is currently unknown when this offer will expire but this is a steal deal and one should not miss it. Comparatively, the iPhone 16 Pro Max was launched in India at Rs 1,44,900 (256GB model). People who don't have budget restriction can consider buying the latest model. Those who want to try and save some money, and even want a good Pro Max model should consider the iPhone 15 series. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is still a solid phone and is capable of offering a powerful raw performance. It is even eligible to receive AI features. The camera and battery life is also great for the price. There is no information on when the latest iPhone deal will expire. Hence, people are advised to buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max quickly if they have been planning to get one.
AsiaOne
2 days ago
- General
- AsiaOne
Woman called 'embarrassing' for using CDC vouchers on date, sparks online debate, Singapore News
A woman was recently accused of being "embarrassing" after she used her CDC vouchers to pay for a $100 meal during a date — prompting fresh debate over the intended use of the government-issued vouchers. In a now-viral TikTok post, the woman shared that she had offered to pay for dinner since she was the one who invited her date out. Upon realising the restaurant accepted CDC vouchers, she decided to use them. "Any normal person would be happy. I didn't even know restaurants can use CDC vouchers... so I used la ." But the mood quickly soured. As she was leaving the car, her date remarked: "Why did you use CDC vouchers to pay? It's kinda embarrassing, eh." The incident sparked a flurry of responses online, with many criticising the man's attitude. "More embarrassing that she wasted her CDC voucher on him," one commenter said. Others pointed out that the vouchers were still a form of money, and praised her for using them wisely. "CDC is still considered money bruh," one said. "You dodged a bullet with a CDC voucher," another user added. Some even shared their own stories. "We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary eating my favourite chilli crabs, and were happy to pay with CDC vouchers," said one commenter. Still, not everyone agreed. One commenter argued that the vouchers were meant to support households, not individuals. "She just used it without her parents' permission," one commenter wrote. The CDC Vouchers Scheme was first launched in December 2021 to thank Singaporeans for their sense of solidarity during the Covid-19 pandemic and to support local businesses at HDB estates and hawkers. The discussion was already heating up in May after another woman posted a TikTok showing how she offset $290 from the cost of a 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max using CDC vouchers at Mister Mobile. In her video, she said she was surprised the vouchers could be used that way. Joy, 32, told MS News that although she is not a Singaporean, she received the vouchers through her husband and combined them from previous and current batches. "I thought I got a really good deal," she said. Her video drew mixed reactions. Some commenters said the vouchers were intended to offset inflation-related expenses, not luxury goods. Others pointed to a deeper issue — whether the current distribution of vouchers, which allocates the same amount to all households, remains fair. "Why do all households get the same amount? Our fellow citizens living in landed homes are getting the same amount as someone in a rental flat," a commenter pointed out. However, many defended the practice, pointing out that there are no restrictions on what can be bought — only that CDC vouchers must be used at participating hawker stalls, heartland shops, and supermarkets. "Why do people care what others use their CDC vouchers for?" one said. [[nid:719408]]
New Paper
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Woman called 'embarrassing' for using CDC vouchers on date, sparks online debate
A woman was recently accused of being "embarrassing" after she used her CDC vouchers to pay for a $100 meal during a date - prompting fresh debate over the intended use of the government-issued vouchers. In a now-viral TikTok post, the woman shared that she had offered to pay for dinner since she was the one who invited her date out. Upon realising the restaurant accepted CDC vouchers, she decided to use them. "Any normal person would be happy. I didn't even know restaurants can use CDC vouchers... so I used la." SCREENGRAB: / TIKTOK But the mood quickly soured. As she was leaving the car, her date remarked: "Why did you use CDC vouchers to pay? It's kinda embarrassing, eh." The incident sparked a flurry of responses online, with many criticising the man's attitude. "More embarrassing that she wasted her CDC voucher on him," one commenter said. Others pointed out that the vouchers were still a form of money, and praised her for using them wisely. "CDC is still considered money bruh," one said. "You dodged a bullet with a CDC voucher," another user added. Some even shared their own stories. "We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary eating my favourite chilli crabs, and were happy to pay with CDC vouchers," said one commenter. Still, not everyone agreed. One commenter argued that the vouchers were meant to support households, not individuals. "She just used it without her parents' permission," one commenter wrote. The CDC Vouchers Scheme was first launched in December 2021 to thank Singaporeans for their sense of solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic and to support local businesses at HDB estates and hawkers. The discussion was already heating up in May after another woman posted a TikTok showing how she offset $290 from the cost of a 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max using CDC vouchers at Mister Mobile. In her video, she said she was surprised the vouchers could be used that way. Joy, 32, told MS News that although she is not a Singaporean, she received the vouchers through her husband and combined them from previous and current batches. "I thought I got a really good deal," she said. Her video drew mixed reactions. Some commenters said the vouchers were intended to offset inflation-related expenses, not luxury goods. Others pointed to a deeper issue - whether the current distribution of vouchers, which allocates the same amount to all households, remains fair. "Why do all households get the same amount? Our fellow citizens living in landed homes are getting the same amount as someone in a rental flat," a commenter pointed out. However, many defended the practice, pointing out that there are no restrictions on what can be bought - only that CDC vouchers must be used at participating hawker stalls, heartland shops, and supermarkets. "Why do people care what others use their CDC vouchers for?" one said.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Danny Boyle used 20 iPhones to film 28 Years Later action scenes
Director Danny Boyle has returned to the world of zombies with 28 Years Later, the latest instalment in the much-loved franchise that began with 28 Days Later back in 2002. But this time, it's not just the story that's evolved — it's also how the film was made. Boyle revealed that he used as many as 20 iPhones to shoot some of the film's action scenes. The director says the idea came from the need to keep things light and mobile, especially for scenes filmed in remote locations. The result is a gritty, immersive visual style that's as modern as it is recently spoke to both Reuters and Mashable about the filmmaking process, highlighting how far mobile camera technology has come — and how useful it can be when used creatively. 'Smartphones, they will now shoot at 4K resolution, which is cinema resolution. So you can use them,' Boyle told Reuters. 'They are incredibly light. You can go somewhere with a very light footprint and you can also build special rigs with them, which is what we did for some of the violent action in the movie.'These specially designed rigs included 20 iPhone 15 Pro Max devices arranged to shoot 'bullet time' style sequences — also known as the Matrix effect or time-slice, a filming technique that lets you freeze and spin around fast-moving scenes. Shooting in this style gives the film a dynamic edge without the need for massive camera setups or complicated logistics. According to Boyle, this approach made it easier to shoot in challenging environments while maintaining cinematic quality. 'They allowed us to visit places, remote places in the UK, with a very light footprint,' he told Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who stars in the film alongside Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams, said the method added an intense layer to the production. 'It would make me feel a bit vulnerable at times because it's very invasive,' he said, describing how the iPhone rigs created an up-close, visceral feel during filming.28 Years Later picks up long after the events of the original films, with a story centred around a boy and his father leaving an island community to face the undead on the mainland. The film, written by Alex Garland — who also penned the original — marks the start of a new trilogy, with the second part, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, expected to be released in January.
India.com
7 days ago
- India.com
Most expensive iPhone is made for just Rs 42000 but Apple sells it for Rs 1.32 lakh due to...
iPhone price in India New Delhi: American tech giant Apple sells its iPhones in various models at premium prices, but did you know that the actual manufacturing cost of these devices is significantly lower? Last year, the most expensive models were iPhone 16 series and iPhone 16 Pro Max. But have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to make this phone that sells for lakhs? In this article, we will tell you the cost of making these handsets. When the actual cost is so low, you might wonder why Apple charges more than double the price from customers. Today, we're going to tell you about the manufacturing cost of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. In fact, shortly after this phone was launched last year, a report was released revealing details about its manufacturing cost. Manufacturing Cost of iPhone 16 Pro Max The Bill of Materials (BOM) cost of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is USD 485 (approximately Rs 41,992 or Rs 42,000), according to market research firm TD Cowen. The report also stated that this is slightly higher than the cost of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which was USD 453 (around ₹39,222). Why does a phone made for Rs 41,000 sell for over a lakh? It's important to note that the BOM only includes the cost of raw materials and assembly. The final retail price also factors in expenses like software development, marketing, and logistics, which significantly increase the overall cost. Currently, the 256GB variant of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is being sold on Flipkart for Rs 1,32,900. Check Key Details Here: The higher cost of the iPhone 16 Pro Max compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max is due to the upgraded hardware components used in the handset. The display and rear camera system of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are the two most expensive parts, costing around ₹6,700. In comparison, these parts in the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost Rs 6,300 and Rs 5,900 respectively. The introduction of new LPDDR5X RAM technology has also added to the total cost With the RAM in the iPhone 16 Pro Max priced at Rs 1,400, whereas the older LPDDR5 RAM in the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost only Rs 1,000. The A18 Pro chipset and storage in the iPhone 16 Pro Max cost Rs 3,400 and Rs 1,900 respectively. Even after accounting for logistics and software development, Apple maintains a healthy gross margin and earns a significant profit on each model of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
