Apple's online store in India; What it offers to Indian consumers
Apple's online store in India; What it offers to Indian consumers
BusinessToday.In
- Sep 24, 2020,
- Updated Sep 24, 2020 10:28 AM IST
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Customers can now visit the Apple India website and buy things online directly without having to rely on third-party services. Apple India store, which went live on September, 23, is offering several benefits to its Indian customers. Besides trading your old iPhone for a new phone, there are many other exciting offers you can avail of.Here is everything you must know about the newly launched Apple online store in India.
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A premium experienceThe most valuable company of the world now has an online store in India. Apple loyalists will not have to go through third party vendors but will have direct access to the premium range of products in a wider portfolio. Apple products have always been about superior experience and the online store carries the same sophisticated experience for Indian shoppers. Stock availability will be a priority for Apple's online store here.
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Apple specialistsCustomers who shop from the Apple online store in India will have the assistance of Apple specialists who will help with things like configuring products, resolving queries and setting up of new devices. Support will be offered in both Hindi and English languages.
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Customize your MacYes! Now you can buy a Mac from the Apple online store and customize it the way you want. You will now have access to more memory, additional storage, extra-powerful graphics card, for your new Mac.
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Free deliveryApple has also confirmed that if you buy any device via Apple online store in India, it will be free of any delivery charges.
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Financing options
You can use credit and debit cards, credit card EMI, RuPay, UPI, net banking for making payments on Apple India online store for the purchases made.
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Special discounts for studentsStudents can now avail special discounts on the purchase of Macs and iPads from Apple's online India store.
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Logistics partner
Apple has partnered with Blue Dart for logistics. Apple promises to deliver products for free within 24 to 72 hours from the day you place an order. The deliveries will, however, be impacted due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Cover more than 13,000 PIN codes
In the upcoming days, Apple will cover up to 13,000 PIN codes across the country and is likely to add more codes to the list.
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Exchange policies
Now you can exchange any eligible smartphone for credit towards a new iPhone. All you need to do is answer a few questions and Apple will provide a trade-in value to lower the price of a new iPhone.
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One-on-one online session
You will also receive a free one-on-one online session with an Apple Specialist after the purchase of certain products online. Apple will take you through the amazing things your new device can do.
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AppleCare+
AppleCare+ extends your warranty up to 2 years. It will single handedly fetch you any kind of technical support and accidental damage cover.
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Contactless free deliveries
Due to the ongoing global pandemic, Apple is providing contactless free delivery. While deliveries which don't require a signature will be left at door, those orders which require customers' signature will be given only after a verbal confirmation from the customer and that too keeping in mind social distancing rules.
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Apple in IndiaApple has been operating in India for more than 20 years now but only through third party vendors. Its first direct online foray into the country proves its growing interest in India and its smartphone users.It has plans to launch the first physical retail store next year in the country.