Apple iphone 7: When can we expect it to release in India

Just a few hours from now, Apple will be conducting its yearly September event which will introduce us to one of the most promising smartphones of this year.

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Updated Sep 7, 2016 5:10 PM IST

Apple iphone 7: When can we expect it to release in India

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Just a few hours from now, Apple will be conducting its yearly September event which will introduce us to one of the most promising smartphones of this year. The Apple iPhone 7 is rumoured to change the smartphone camera game with its new Dual-lens setup. Apart from that, the new iPhone might also get an immense boost in processing power.

Apple's biggest market, USA will get the device right after the launch but when can Indian Apple fans expect one for themselves?

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India is the third largest smartphone market in the world and considering that, Apple won't make the mistake of neglecting this massive demography. With just a penetration rate of 30 per cent so far, India has an immense scope for growth in the smartphone sector. Apple has tried to tap some of that growth in the previous years. It registered an impressive 56 per cent growth year-on-year.

Tim Cook's recent visit and the inauguration of a Development Office in Hyderabad this year is indicative of the fact that Apple has strong plans for the Indian consumer. All these nuances and the previous years' launch date signals towards iPhone 7's early arrival on Indian shores. Also, India's festive season is on the horizon and every smartphone company will try to throw their best bet in the market.

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Considering all these factors, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus should hit the Indian shores in the first half of October. Since the FDI in single-brand retail did not work-out for the American company, as it sources the products from outside India, the company will have to collaborate with third party retailers in India.

Stay tuned for more Apple news and live updates from the September 7 event.

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Published on: Sep 7, 2016 12:05 PM IST

Apple iphone 7: When can we expect it to release in India

Just a few hours from now, Apple will be conducting its yearly September event which will introduce us to one of the most promising smartphones of this year.

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