Apple Launches M6-Powered MacBook Pro and Samsung Debuts Galaxy A08
- Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro features the 2nm M6 chipset.
- The MacBook Pro (2026) starts at Rs. 2,39,900 in India.
- Samsung launched the Galaxy A08 4G in India for ₹18,499.
- The M6 chip offers up to 2x peak compute compared to the M5.
- Samsung's Galaxy A08 4G promises six years of OS updates.
Apple launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro in India on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, featuring the new M6 chipset. 2,39,900.
The laptop is currently available for pre-order in the country. It will go on sale on November 6 through the Apple India online store.
M6 chip delivers 2nm performance gains
Additionally, it includes a dual 16-core Neural Engine.
According to Apple, the M6 delivers as much as 2x the peak compute performance of the M5. It also offers faster speeds in LLM processing, Blender rendering, Affinity image processing, and Xcode compilation compared to the M1 13-inch MacBook Pro.
MacBook Pro features 14.2-inch OLED display
The laptop is available in Space Black and Silver color options.
Connectivity and battery life of the 2026 MacBook Pro
The device runs on macOS 27 Golden Gate and includes a 12-megapixel webcam with Center Stage technology.
A 72.4Wh battery supports up to 96W wired fast charging. The battery is capable of lasting up to 24 hours for video streaming or 16 hours for wireless web usage.
Optional storage and memory upgrades for MacBook Pro
Apple offers optional memory upgrades of 24GB for Rs. 24,000 and 32GB for Rs. 48,000. Storage upgrades include 2TB for Rs. 60,000 and 4TB for Rs. 1,80,000.
Customers can also select a nano-texture display upgrade for an additional Rs. 18,000.
Samsung releases Galaxy A08 4G in India
Samsung launched the Galaxy A08 4G in India on October 27, 2026, at a retail price of ₹18,499. The smartphone is available in a single configuration featuring 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
There are three color choices available to customers: Dark Blue, Silver, and Green. The device is available for purchase at Samsung’s Exclusive Stores, partner retail stores, Samsung.com, and other online platforms.
Samsung provides zero-interest EMI options, spanning up to six months for bank cards and up to nine months for NBFC partners.
Galaxy A08 4G hardware and software specifications
The Galaxy A08 4G features a 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The front is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, while the back panel uses glass fiber-reinforced polymer. The handset has an 8mm thick body and weighs 197 grams.
Internal hardware includes the MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset, which is built on a 6nm process. Internal storage can be expanded by up to 2TB using a microSD card. The device also includes IP64 certification for dust and splash resistance.
The imaging system is comprised of a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone ships with One UI 9, includes Circle to Search 3.0, and provides support for Gemini or Perplexity. Samsung promised six years of OS updates for the device, which it noted is the most in its market segment.
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