According to Tech-ish, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max while increasing prices across its remaining iPhone lineup by $100. The report frames the move as a broad pricing change rather than a single-model adjustment, affecting Apple’s current smartphone range. No further details on timing, markets, storage tiers, or reasons for the increase are provided in the source blurb.

Tech-ish reports that Apple's first foldable phone, called the iPhone Duo, will start at $2,000 with shipping expected in October. According to the report, the device supports Apple Pencil and offers up to 2TB of storage. The announcement marks Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market, a segment previously led by competitors such as Samsung.

Apple is expected to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra with a starting price of $2,000, according to reports cited by Vanguard. The launch is framed as the first major test for the company's new CEO, as the tech giant enters the foldable smartphone market. Details remain based on speculation ahead of an official announcement, with the device anticipated to mark a significant shift in Apple's iPhone lineup and pricing strategy.

TechCentral has calculated that Apple's iPhone Duo could cost more than R50 000 when it launches in South Africa. The estimate, based on the publication's own pricing calculations, suggests the device would sit at the upper end of the local smartphone market. The figure is an unofficial projection rather than a confirmed retail price from Apple, according to TechCentral.

Huawei has launched its nova 16s and nova 16s Pro smartphones outside China, priced at €599 and €749 respectively. According to Tech-ish, both devices feature 7,000mAh batteries and support 100W charging. The phones ship without Google services, consistent with Huawei's ongoing restrictions affecting access to Google apps. The global launch extends the availability of the nova 16s series beyond its initial Chinese market release.

Sony has unveiled a new addition to its popular wireless headphone lineup, the WH-1000XM4C, according to htxt.africa. The new model builds on the company's well-known 1000X series of noise-cancelling headphones. Consumers in South Africa will have to wait a little longer for the device, as it is expected to become available in the country from November onwards. Specific pricing and feature details were not provided in the initial announcement.