The countdown is finally over as the "Surprise and Shine" Apple launch event 2026 takes place today. This is also John Ternus's first keynote as Apple CEO. Here's everything on the iPhone 18 launch date in India and price, updated live as the keynote unfolds.
What Is the iPhone 18 Launch Event Date and Time?
The iPhone 18 Pro launch date in India is today, September 9, 2026, with Apple's keynote streaming live at 10:30 PM IST (10:00 AM PT in the US). You can watch it on Apple.com, the Apple TV app, or Apple's YouTube channel.
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What's Launching: iPhone 18 Pro, 19 Pro Max and a Foldable
Unlike previous years, there's no standard iPhone 18 this time. The spotlight falls on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside Apple's long-rumoured first foldable, which could be called the iPhone Duo.
Check out our full breakdown of what to expect at the Apple 2026 launch event tonight.
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What Is the Price of the iPhone 18 Pro in India?
Hours before the keynote, leaked iPhone 18 Pro price details pointed to only a $100 (around Rs 10,000) hike over the iPhone 17 Pro series, despite the ongoing RAM crisis.
Going by these leaks, the iPhone 18 Pro price in India could start at around Rs 1,44,900. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India could start at around Rs 1,59,900. Do note that these are just assumptions and it all remains unconfirmed until Apple takes the stage tonight.
Meanwhile, Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra could be called the iPhone Duo and cost almost double the iPhone 18 Pro, starting around $2,000 (approximately Rs 1,90,500).
However, as per reports, it may not be made available upon launch due to some manufacturing challenges. Instead, it could be released sometime in October 2026.
Tonight also marks a symbolic shift, with Ternus stepping in as CEO after Tim Cook's 15-year run. We will be tracking the keynote live and will keep you updated with confirmed dates, pricing and availability in India.
So, buckle up your seatbelts and tune in tonight for one of the biggest tech events of the year!
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