Triptii Dimri, AP Dhillon explore the latest Apple iPhone 18 Pro launch with John Ternus in Cupertino | In the picture | Today’s news
Actress Triptii Dimri and singer AP Dhillon were spotted at Apple’s most awaited event ‘Surprise and Shine’ on Wednesday, September 9, bringing Bollywood beats to the world’s biggest annual tech expo. The tech giant unveiled its latest smartphones — the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max along with its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo — at a grand event held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, USA.
The two stars of the Indian film industry were among the first to receive the first hands-on demonstration of the newly launched product. Unveiled under the leadership of newly appointed Apple CEO John Ternus, the groundbreaking iPhone 18 Pro and revolutionary foldable iPhone Duo have not only captivated tech enthusiasts with their cutting-edge technology and new color options, but also the icons of the Indian film industry. The pair were spotted checking out the latest Apple innovations.
Adding significant celebrity buzz to the global launch, Triptii Dimri shared an Instagram post with the caption: “A night to remember at Apple Park, from experiencing the keynote in person to witnessing a new chapter unfold for @apple.”
The post was accompanied by a series of photos from the event, which went on to note: “Special with #JohnTernus entering this new chapter. Thanks for having us @apple team, it’s been an amazing experience.” Two photos featured a 32-year-old man with John Ternus. Dimri and Dhillon even got a chance to personally interact with John Ternus, who officially took over as Apple’s CEO on September 1, 2026, replacing Tim Cook.
John Ternus, formerly Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, offered Bollywood stars an exclusive walkthrough of the innovative features. Another image, immersed in Apple’s latest innovations, shows Dimri holding a silver iPhone 18 Pro model and discussing its compelling features.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Price in India
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which will soon be available in India and global markets, are set to begin this weekend – Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. ET). The newly released iPhone 18 Pro model for the price ₹1,64,900 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max costs ₹1,79,900 is scheduled to launch on Friday, September 18, 2026. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the iPhone Duo model begin on Friday, October 16, 2026, and it is slated to release on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Duo models, the tech giant also launched the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.
