{
  "id": 8202401,
  "title": "Watch: Vicky Kaushal joins iPhone 18 frenzy, poses with Pro Max at Apple BKC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/watch-vicky-kaushal-joins-iphone-18-frenzy-poses-with-pro-max-at",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T07:54:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/watch-vicky-kaushal-joins-iphone-18-frenzy-poses-with-pro-max-at-apple-bkc-11789717061874.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal was among the first to purchase Apple's latest flagship iPhone 18 Pro Max at the Apple BKC store in Mumbai on its launch day. The event drew thousands of eager customers who queued for hours to be among the first to own the new device. Kaushal was captured on camera holding the iPhone 18 Pro Max, taking selfies, and waving at the cameras while inside the Apple showroom. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max boast a 48MP Fusion Main camera, Apple's A20 Pro chip, enhanced AI capabilities, and extended battery life. Priced starting at ₹1,64,900 for the 256GB model and ₹1,79,900 for the 512GB Pro Max, the phones also offer promotional deals like cashback and no-cost EMI options. Manufactured by Foxconn and Tata Electronics, the Pro models mark the first time they are available for global launch day sales from local production facilities.",
  "summary": "The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in India on September 18, drawing customers to Apple stores across the country. Among the launch-day buyers was actor Vicky Kaushal, who picked up the iPhone 18 Pro Max at Apple BKC in Mumbai.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 11,
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        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/iphone-18-pro-and-apple-watch-series-12-hands-on-review-ios-27",
        "published": "2026-09-17T20:44:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Apple Store pioneer Ron Johnson on the iPhone Duo, working with Steve Jobs, and leading with kindness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apple-store-pioneer-ron-johnson-on-the-iphone-duo-working-with-steve",
        "published": "2026-09-17T21:18:23.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple's 'Friday Night Baseball' broadcast will be partially captured by iPhone 18 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apples-friday-night-baseball-broadcast-will-be-partially-captured-by",
        "published": "2026-09-17T23:52:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hands-on with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max: Does it impress? (VIDEO)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hands-on-with-apples-iphone-18-pro-max-does-it-impress-video",
        "published": "2026-09-18T00:49:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Sabse pahele lena humnein hai’: Apple iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max sparks pre-dawn rush in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/sabse-pahele-lena-humnein-hai-apple-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-sparks-pre",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:08:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Apple's new trio in India: iPhone 18, AirPods & Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/apples-new-trio-in-india-iphone-18-airpods-watch",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:24:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "iPhone 18 frenzy in India: Apple buyers queue up at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru stores | Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iphone-18-frenzy-in-india-apple-buyers-queue-up-at-delhi-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-09-18T03:34:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Want to be the first’: Apple fans queue up across India for iPhone 18 Pro launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/want-to-be-the-first-apple-fans-queue-up-across-india-for-iphone-18",
        "published": "2026-09-18T05:55:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free — how to claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone-18-pro-for-free-how-to-claim",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Vietnamese line up for Apple's first red Pro iPhone despite 11% price hike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/vietnamese-line-up-for-apples-first-red-pro-iphone-despite-11-price",
        "published": "2026-09-18T09:08:25.000Z"
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  "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."
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