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Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo in India at Rs 2,99,900

Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone, priced at Rs 2,99,900 in India. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, powered by the A20 Pro chip. It carries dual batteries offering up to 24 hours of usage and uses Touch ID instead of Face ID. The iPhone Duo is eSIM-only, with pre-orders beginning October 16 and retail sales starting October 23.

Sea otters restored to California estuary drive 600% eelgrass growth

Sea otters were reintroduced to Elkhorn Slough, a California estuary, in 1984 after pollution had severely degraded the local ecosystem. Their return set off a cascade of ecological changes throughout the food web. Over time, eelgrass beds in the slough expanded by an impressive 600%. A subsequent study also found that marsh-edge erosion decreased by an average of 69%, as the otters kept populations of root-eating crabs in check.

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Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max; India Price Starts at Rs 1,64,900

Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max smartphones, featuring the new A20 Pro chip and running iOS 27. The devices come with notable camera upgrades and enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities through Apple Intelligence. Pre-orders for the new models will open on September 12, with global sales beginning on September 18. In India, the iPhone 18 Pro is priced starting at Rs 1,64,900.