Apple iPhone 5 gets a bit cheaper, available at Rs 42,990

For the first time in India, Apple iPhone 5 prices dropped by a significant amount of Rs 2500, dropped from Rs. 45,500 to Rs. 42,990. The largest online retailer Snapdeal has reduced the prices of Apple iPhone 5 in his e-commerce portal.

Snapdeal has been selling mobile or smartphones at cheaper rates, but it would be the first time that an Indian online retailer has dropped iPhone 5 prices. This price is for the 16 GB model of iPhone 5 and similarly the prices of 32 and 64 GB models have dropped to Rs 50,100 and Rs 57,200 respectively, facing a cut of average Rs. 2350.

After the budget announcement by FM P. Chidambaram, which says that the prices of smartphones above Rs. 2000 will be increased, this would be unexpected from most of the people. This price cut will bring some more buyers for Apple iPhone 5 in India.

And now, the Apple iPhone 5 is also a bit cheaper than competitor smartphones like HTC One and Blackberry Z10, which cost Rs. 45,500 and Rs. 43,490 respectively. 

Apart from that, iPhone 4 and 4S prices are also reduced, but Apple iPad prices are still the same. This price reduction will be welcomed by buyers and this also signs that other prominent e-retailers of India will be reducing the prices of iPhone 5 subsequently.

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Buy an iPhone at lower Down Payment and EMIs

It’s been a long time that Apple’s iPhone 5 has been in the Indian market. Even the iPhone 5 sales figures are touching new limits, the Indian figures show lack acceptance and only a gadget to the rich.

To increase the popularity of Apple smartphones in India, Apple India has came up with a new plan which seems to suite the Indian market. The down payment and EMI theories; which are most popular in India and also is quite profitable for both people and banks or finance companies.

YES! Apple’s iPhones are now available with lower down payment and EMI options. Apple India has started distribution of iPhone in India with the help of partners like Redibgton India and Ingram Micro. Here are the new down payment and EMI options for major three smartphones of Apple –

iPhone 5
Down Payment – Rs. 16,990
EMI – 12 EMIs worth Rs. 2376/month or 6 EMIs worth Rs. 4752/month

iPhone 4S
Down Payment – Rs. 9,990
EMI – 12 EMIs worth Rs. 2376/month or 6 EMIs worth Rs. 4752/month

iPhone 4
Down Payment – Rs. 9,990
EMI – 12 EMIs worth Rs. 1376/month or 6 EMIs worth Rs. 2752/month

There would be no processing charges for the above and the options for iPhone 5 are only available on 32 and 64 GB smartphones. The credit partners which can help you with the above are Axis Bank, Citi Bank, HDFC Bank, HSBC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak, SBI Card and Standard Chartered. You can avail these options at nearest Apple store, EZone, Planet M, Reliance Digital Store or at The Mobile Store.

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iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales in China crosses Two Million

Apple has launched the iPhone 5 in Mainland China and Taiwan just before three days (although we doubt why the country involved with development of iPhone 5 is getting the product so late). Amazingly the sales mark has crossed the 2 million mark just in the first weekend figures and that to merely after three days. When iPhone 5 launched for the first time in nine countries, the sales figures crossed 5 million on first weekend and it has crossed 2 million mark in China only, which proves China to be the biggest market for Apple. CEO Tim Cook says, “Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China. China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.”

Here is a short Press Release from Apple regarding first weekend sales figures in China [Courtesy- Apple ]

BEIJING—December 17, 2012—Apple® today announced it has sold over two million of its new iPhone® 5 in China, just three days after its launch on December 14. iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries by the end of December, making it the fastest iPhone rollout ever.

“Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.”

iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina® display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology*—all while delivering even better battery life.** iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: Shared Photo Streams, all-new Maps app, Passbook® organization and even more Siri® features and languages including Mandarin.

*Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks, check with your carrier for details.
**Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

Press Contacts:
Natalie Harrison
Apple
harri@apple.com
(408) 862-0565

Teresa Brewer
Apple
tbrewer@apple.com
(408) 974-6851

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Apple News This Week – Apple iTunes in India; Apple wins iPhone 4 Patent Issue and many more

Apple has been in the hot news category all this week with its new products and legal issues. So let’s have a look what there in Apple which should catch your eye this week:

Apple iTunes in India
Apple iTunes is launched in India & several other 55 countries on 4th December. In Indian version of iTunes you’ll find the newest songs from movies like Dabanng 2, Talaash which albums will be costing you in between 70-100. There also old songs category as per artists or movie choices. This new iTunes will be a legal source for Indians after Nokia Music Store to download music. We’ll have to wait to see how this legal source of music is competing with the pirated music industry in India. You can also have a quick look on performance of Apple products in India for basic idea.

Apple wins patent over iPhone 4 design
Apple has been on the winning side most of the time regarding patent infringement and yesterday Apple won the patent over iPhone4 design. Additionally Apple also won a case related to iPad housing and its smart cover design.

iPhone 5 now available in more than 50 additional countries including Russia, Brazil and Taiwan
Apple has released its new iPhone 5 into more than 50 additional countries including Russia, Brazil and Taiwan in this December. The new iPhone 5 comes with a fast and amazingly smooth iOS6 operating system, and some of the prominent features like Retina display, ultra-fast wireless, long battery, improved Siri, Facebook integration, Apple maps app and many more. We just have once concern: when it’s rumored that a Taiwan based company has manufactured the iPhone 5, then why it takes so long to Apple launch the iPhone 5 in Taiwan.

Ashton Kutcher is ready to go as Steve Jobs in the upcoming biopic ‘Jobs’
Yes, a new picture of Ashton Kutcher portraying as Steve Jobs is released over the internet yesterday. The movie is lined up for a show at the Sundance Film Festival 2013 in Utah, USA. The movie is directed by Joshua Michael Stern and written by Matt Whiteley.

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Apple corrects ‘inaccurate’ Samsung infringement apology; and iPhone 5 not a big bash in India

Apple is getting a hard time from its competitors in Asian and non-European countries except USA. Companies like Samsung do have great base as compared to Apple in Asian countries. Today we’re merging two news regarding Apple and we don’t think that either of them are good for Apple’s business. First one is Apple’s apology to Samsung regarding the product infringement and second one is iPhone 5 launch in India.

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Airtel to Offer Data Plans for iPhone 5 starting November 2

NEW DELHI – November 2, 2012 – Airtel, India's largest network, today announced that, beginning Friday, November 2, it will offer a range of attractive data plans for iPhone 5 that will allow customers to connect to its fast HSPA+ and DC-HSPA networks with Wideband Audio.


iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology—all while delivering even better battery life.* iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: Shared Photo Streams, Facebook integration, all-new Maps app and Passbook organization.


For more information about iPhone please visit www.apple.com/iphone.

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