Highlights
- Apple introduced its Apple Store app in India.
- It will allow Indian customers to shop for Apple products, receive personalised recommendations and customise their Macs from the app.
- The app launch follows Apple opening its first physical stores in Mumbai and Delhi in 2023.
- The company has plans to open additional stores in Bengaluru and Pune among other cities.
- The app offers product browsing, personalised recommendations, post-purchase support, online setup sessions, free training, trade-in options and device engravings.
Apple has officially introduced its Apple Store app in India making it easier for customers to shop for Apple products and services. This move is part of Apple’s strategy to deepen its presence in the world’s most populous country and tap into the growing demand for its products.
Available for download on the Indian App Store, the Apple Store app allows customers to purchase Apple products directly while receiving personalized shopping recommendations.
Users can also customise their Mac with options for more powerful chips, extra memory, and additional storage features long requested by Indian customers. Delivery and in-store pickup options are also available through the app.
The launch of the app comes after Apple opened its first physical stores in India in 2023, located in Mumbai and Delhi. The company is now planning to open four more stores in Bengaluru, Pune, and additional locations in Delhi and Mumbai. Apple previously launched its online store in India in 2020, marking another step in its growing retail footprint.
“At Apple, our customer is at the centre of everything we do, and we are thrilled to introduce the Apple Store app to reach even more users in India, further deepening our connections,” said Karen Rasmussen, Apple’s head of retail online.
What Apple Store App Offers?
- Separate tabs for product browsing, personalised recommendations and post-purchase support.
- Online setup sessions with Apple specialists.
- Free training sessions at physical Apple Stores.
- Access to trade-in and financing options.
- Free engravings for devices like AirPods and iPads in eight languages.
India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market and is becoming increasingly important for Apple as it diversifies its manufacturing operations outside of China. Apple began assembling iPhones in India in 2017 and has since expanded production through partners like Foxconn and Tata.
FAQs
Q1. What does the Apple Store app in India offer?
Answer. The Apple Store app offers separate tabs for product browsing, personalised recommendations, and post-purchase support. Users can also access online setup sessions with Apple specialists, free training sessions at physical Apple Stores, trade-in and financing options, and free engravings for devices like AirPods and iPads in eight languages.
Q2. When did Apple open its first physical stores in India?
Answer. Apple opened its first physical stores in India in 2023 in Mumbai and Delhi.
Q3. Why is India becoming increasingly important for Apple?
Answer. India is becoming increasingly important for Apple as it diversifies its manufacturing operations outside of China. India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market, and Apple began assembling iPhones in India in 2017, expanding production through partners like Foxconn and Tata.
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