{
  "id": 13930550,
  "title": "Apple Launches Special Edition AirPods 5 in India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/apple-launches-special-edition-airpods-5-in-india",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:28:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/12/apple-launches-special-edition-airpods-5-in-india/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple brings a festive touch to India's Diwali season with a special edition of the AirPods 5. The design features a rangoli-inspired engraving on the case, incorporating a decorative pattern around a heart-eyes emoji. The earbuds are priced at ₹17,900, roughly $187, matching the regular AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case in India. To mark the occasion, Apple is offering free rangoli workshops led by artist Arushi Kathuria. Participants will use Procreate on the iPad and an Apple Pencil, with a custom brush recreating the appearance of powder. These workshops will take place from October 14 through November 9 in India, as well as select locations in the US, Canada, Malaysia, and Singapore. The limited edition AirPods went on sale on October 11 and will remain available until November 11, 2026, pending stock availability. Customers can buy the special edition through Apple's online store, Apple Store app, or at any of the six retail stores in India. Apple caps purchases at two pairs per customer and excludes the edition from other promotions and pricing plans. The purchase terms note that repairs or replacements may involve standard-edition AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case, depending on supply.",
  "summary": "Apple is marking India's festive diwali season with a limited edition of the AirPods 5 , featuring a rangoli-inspired engraving. The case's design draws on the traditional Indian art form, arranging a decorative pattern around a heart-eyes emoji. The earbuds cost ₹17,900 (approximately $187), matching the Indian price of the regular AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. The celebrations also…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple releases special edition AirPods 5 for Diwali in India",
    "Rangoli-inspired design features heart-eyes emoji engraving",
    "Free rangoli workshops led by artist Arushi Kathuria"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}