The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to see a steep price hike due to expensive component upgrades. The shift to TSMC's 2nm A20 Pro chip, a mechanical variable aperture camera, 12GB RAM, and a vapour chamber cooling system significantly drive up costs.

iPhone 18 Pro could get much more expensive: Here's why

The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch on September 9 with five major upgrades. Rumours point to a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a variable aperture camera, a 35 per cent smaller Dynamic Island, an in-house C2 5G modem, and 12GB of RAM for AI workloads.

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The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to cross the Rs 2 lakh mark in India for its highest storage variants. The 2TB model could reach Rs 2,30,000, driven by the costly 2nm A20 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, variable aperture camera, and heavy local taxation.

iPhone 18 Pro Max India price: Could Apple cross the Rs 2 lakh mark?

The A20 Pro shifts to a 2nm node, upgrading from the 3nm A19 Pro. It features a 7-core GPU, 8MB efficiency cache, and a 96-bit memory bus. New WMCM packaging and 12GB RAM deliver 30 per cent better power efficiency.

A20 Pro vs A19 Pro: What will actually change?

Apple is reducing the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro by 35 per cent, shrinking it from 20.7mm to 13.5mm. By moving the Face ID flood illuminator and infrared sensors under the display, Apple reclaims screen space while preserving functionality.

Why Apple is making the Dynamic Island smaller

7 Batters with Most Hundreds in ODI Chase

7. Ricky Ponting (Australia)

6. Hashim Amla (South Africa)

5. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

4. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)

3. Rohit Sharma (India)

2. Sachin Tendulkar (India)

1. Virat Kohli (India)

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Batters with Most Hundreds in ODI Chase ft Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma with the Champions Trophy 2025 ongoing.

'Thermonuclear blast': A star is about to explode in deep space and it will be visible from Earth

Verge of a Rare Outburst

Location of T CrB

Best Time to Observe

Locate the 'Blaze Star'

Observing with Telescopes

Nova Event

Why Find It in Advance

T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), known as the "Blaze Star," is expected to undergo a rare thermonuclear explosion. Astronomers had predicted this event between April and September 2024, but it has yet to occur, making its eruption imminent.

'Over 300,000 kmph': Russia builds plasma rocket engine capable of travelling faster than the speed of light

Plasma Electric Rocket Engine

Plasma Engine Works

High-Speed and Power Generation

Potential Advantages

Technical and Development Challenges

Russia’s Timeline 

Global Interest

Russia has developed a plasma electric rocket engine capable of significantly reducing travel time to Mars. Current missions take nearly a year, but this new propulsion system could complete the journey in just 30 to 60 days.

Tata Curvv.ev achieves fastest EV drive from Kashmir to Kanyakumari

It covered the distance of 3,800 km in 76 hours and 35 minutes, setting 20 national records

It broke the record of the erstwhile record-holder Tata Nexon EV MAX

Curvv.ev took 16 charging stops, with the average charging time coming down from 28 hours to 17 hours

With the new feat, Tata Motors was able to eclipse its own record by 19 hours 

Curvv.ev is underpinned by the acti.ev pure EV architecture and 55 kWh battery

 It offers a range of over 500 km on a single charge with 0 to 100 kmph acceleration time of 8.6 seconds

Tata Curvv.ev is available at a starting price of INR 17.49 lakh 

Autonews | Web Stories | Tata Curvv.ev has achieved the fastest EV drive from Kashmir to Kanyakumari of 3,823 kilometres in only 76 hours and 35 minutes. 

'36 billion suns inside': NASA's Hubble Telescope discovers one of the largest black hole hiding inside an Einstein Ring

Massive Black Hole Found

Cosmic Horseshoe

Einstein’s Theory Confirmed

Data from Hubble

Among the Largest Black Holes

Uncertainty Over Its Formation

Euclid Telescope

Astronomers have detected a black hole with a mass equivalent to 36 billion suns at the centre of the Cosmic Horseshoe, a system of two galaxies in the Leo constellation. This discovery places it among the largest black holes ever recorded.


'Risk of multiple fractures': NASA's Sunita Williams to face major health challenges upon return to Earth

Return to Gravity

Muscle Atrophy

Bone Density Reduction

Cardiovascular Changes

Vision Problems

Weakened Immune System

Rehabilitation and Monitoring

Astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months due to technical issues with their spacecraft. As they prepare to return, Williams will face significant challenges readjusting to Earth's gravity after an extended stay in microgravity.


Nude, sheer and stylish: All the looks from the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party

Mikey Madison 

Julia Fox

Olivia Wilde

Zoe Saldana

Sarah Paulson

Zoë Kravitz 

Kim Kardashian

All The Hot Looks From Oscars 2025 Ceremony

It was a full house

Demi Moore

Lily-Rose Depp

Timothee and Kylie

Ariana Grande

Selena Gomez with Benny Blanco

Scarlett Johansson

Jeff Goldblum

Adrien Brody

Lisa 

Donatella Versace

Entertainment Hollywood Oscars 2025 Checkout all the hot looks from the 97th Academy Awards which took place. From Selena to Demi, it was a star-studded event.

Oscar 2025: Anora Sweeps Academy Awards; Meet The Key Winners

The 97th Academy Awards were held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. For the first time, comedian Conan O'Brien hosted the event.  Anora was the big winner of the night, with five Oscars: best picture, best director, best actress, best film editing and best original screenplay. Here are the winners in key categories for the 97th Academy Awards

Best Picture

Best Director

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best supporting actor

Best supporting actress

Best original screenplay

Best adapted screenplay

Best international feature film

Best animated feature

Hollywood | Entertainment Here are the winners in key categories for the 97th Academy Awards.

Ancient volcano unleashed global chaos 79,500 years ago! Could it happen again?

Los Chocoyos Supereruption

Ice Core Analysis

Short-Term Climate

No Long-Term Ice Age

Role of Supereruptions in Climate Change

Future Risks

Ongoing Research

The eruption led to immediate and severe disruptions in global climate systems. However, new research suggests that while the initial effects were significant, the planet’s climate recovered much faster than previously believed.


'Blood moon': First lunar eclipse in three years to occur this month! Date and details inside

irst Total Lunar Eclipse Since 2022

Visibility

Timings for North American Observers

Moon Turns Red

Atmospheric Influence

Safe to Observe

Next Total Lunar Eclipse

The first total lunar eclipse in three years is set to take place on 13-14 March 2025. This marks the return of a rare astronomical event where the Moon will appear deep red in the night sky, commonly known as a ‘Blood Moon.’


'Will vanish for 500,000 years': Scientists capture final glimpse of the ‘Great Comet of 2025’

Comet C/2024 G3

Location and Visibility

Brightest Comet of 2025

Perihelion and Orbital Path

Signs of Disintegration

Capturing the Final Images

Features of the Comet’s Structure

Scientists have captured the final images of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), also known as the ‘Great Comet of 2025,’ before it leaves the inner solar system for approximately 500,000 years.


'Game changer': NASA to launch SPHEREx Telescope on March 4

SPHEREx Set for Launch

Sky Mapping Mission

Building Blocks of Life

Understanding Cosmic Inflation

Role of Interstellar Dust

Planetary Formation

Astronomical Observations

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on 4 March from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The telescope will enter Earth's orbit to conduct a full-sky survey.

'Successful touchdown': Blue Ghost becomes the second commercial spacecraft to land on Moon

Blue Ghost Lands on the Moon

Second Private Company

Landing Site

NASA Payloads

Lunar Mission Duration

Mission Performance

Separate Journey

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the Moon’s near side at 3:34 a.m. Eastern Time on March 2, 2025. The spacecraft, developed by the Texas-based company, is the second private mission to achieve a successful lunar landing.


IPL 2025: 7 Batters With Most Ducks in History

7. Mandeep Singh – 15 Ducks

 Direct Acceleration Measurements

5. Sunil Narine – 16 Ducks

4. Piyush Chawla – 16 Ducks

3. Rohit Sharma – 17 Ducks

2. Dinesh Karthik – 18 Ducks

1. Glenn Maxwell – 18 Ducks

Sports, IPL Cricket Web Stories: IPL 2025: 7 Batters With Most Ducks in History ft Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma as the latest season approaches. 

'Travelling at 88,000 kmph': NASA's Europa Clipper to pass 800 km above Mars today en route to Jupiter's icy moon

Mars Flyby

Mission Objective

Largest Planetary Spacecraft

Gravity Assist 

Speed and Timing

Testing Scientific Instruments

Earth Flyby in 2026

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will pass just 550 miles (884 km) above Mars today (1 March). This manoeuvre is designed to fine-tune its trajectory as part of its journey to Jupiter’s moon, Europa. The speed of the spacecraft will be close to 88,000 km/h.

'Only 11,000 years left': Scientists predict the start of next ice age! But climate change isn't the cause

Earth’s Tilt and Ice Ages 

Projected Timeline

Ice Sheet Formation 

Key Finding

Natural Cycles 

Implications

Long-Term Climate Modelling 

A new study confirms that changes in Earth’s tilt relative to the Sun have influenced the growth and retreat of ice sheets over the past 800,000 years, driving the onset and end of eight ice ages.


'Rs 450 crore mark soon': Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava beats Pushpa 2, Stree 2, And Baahubali 2 

Roaring success

Blockbuster hit

Beats Pushpa 2

How much Chhaava earned on third Friday

Chhaava to cross Rs 450 crore mark!

What is Chhaava about?

Cast of Chhaava 

Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is doing phenomenal business at the box office. Since day 1 of its release, the period drama has been earning outstanding numbers. 

'Rs 450 crore mark soon': Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava beats Pushpa 2, Stree 2, And Baahubali 2

''First-ever cosmic race': Which of the three private lunar spacecraft will land first on the Moon

Three Private Landers

Athena Joins the Race

Blue Ghost to Attempt First Landing

Athena’s Landing Follows Soon After

Resilience Takes a Longer Route

 Lunar Exploration

Who Will Make History?

For the first time in history, three private lunar landers are simultaneously heading towards the Moon. Intuitive Machines’ Athena, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost, and Tokyo-based ispace’s Resilience were launched on separate missions to explore the lunar surface.


'More valuable than Gold': Satellite galaxies hold clues to the value of 'Dark Matter' in deep space

Scarcer on Earth Than Gold

Dark Matter Distribution

Single Pulsars

Wobble in the Milky Way

Pulsars as Natural Laboratories

Future Research

Scientists estimate that less than 1 kilogram of dark matter exists in a volume equivalent to Earth’s size. Despite dark matter outweighing ordinary matter by a 5:1 ratio in the universe.

'2.5 million light-years away': NASA's Hubble Space Telescope discovers 36 dwarf galaxies orbiting Andromeda

 Andromeda’s Brightest Satellite Galaxies

Unexpected Diversity

Insights Into Galaxy Formation

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has identified 36 dwarf galaxies orbiting the Andromeda Galaxy. The images were compiled over more than 1,000 orbits of Earth to create a detailed study of these satellites.

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