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The release of the iPhone 16 series in India has ignited widespread excitement, with crowds gathering outside Apple stores in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai. On September 20, eager customers were seen flocking to the Apple store in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), eager to be among the first to purchase the new iPhone. Similar scenes were witnessed in Delhi’s Saket, where people queued up at the Select City Walk mall, home to another Apple store.
The anticipation for Apple’s latest offering was palpable, with videos of the long lines and enthusiastic crowds quickly going viral on social media. VIDEO | Huge crowd gathers outside an Apple store in Mumbai as the new iPhone 16 series goes on sale from today. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.
co/n147TvqRQz ) pic.twitter.com/rA61tyivaY #WATCH | Long queues seen outside the Apple store in Delhi's Saket Apple started its iPhone 16 series sale in India today.
pic.twitter.com/hBboHFic9o Some, had started queueing up for the iPhone 16 series on October 19 itself and had been in line for over 21 hours before the store opened up.
VIDEO | Apple iPhone 16 series sale: "I am super excited. I have been here for 21 hours. I am first in the queue who will enter the (Apple) store.
The management is quite good. There are a lot of new features in the iPhone 16 series," says a person standing outside an Apple store..
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com/eAUfMKp1rp Strong demand across the globe The iPhone 16 series was launched in nearly 60 countries on September 20, including major markets like the United States, China, Australia, and South Korea. The series consists of four models: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple’s latest lineup has already made waves with over 37 million units being reserved during the pre-sale period before the official launch.
As opposed to what earlier reports had claimed, Apple is seeing a strong demand for its latest smartphones. Whether they are able to sustain this demand and keep the buzz going, is what remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure — this massive demand reflects the ongoing popularity of Apple’s flagship product, as customers worldwide eagerly await each new iteration.
India’s role in the iPhone 16 This launch is particularly significant for India, as it marks the first time Apple is planning to assemble the iPhone Pro series within the country. However, these models will become available at a later date. Another notable aspect of the launch is the pricing strategy.
The iPhone 16 Pro has been priced lower than its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro, thanks to a recent reduction in import duties. The base model of the iPhone 16 is priced at ₹79,900, while the iPhone 16 Pro starts at ₹1,19,900, which is ₹15,000 less than last year’s iPhone 15 Pro. This pricing strategy has been well-received by customers, contributing to the buzz surrounding the launch.
All in all, the launch of the iPhone 16 series in India has been met with significant enthusiasm, with customers eager to get their hands on the latest Apple device. The introduction of lower prices and plans for local assembly of the Pro models only adds to the excitement, as Apple continues to strengthen its presence in the Indian market..
