Apple Launches iPhone 16 Series and New Devices
On Monday, Apple, the renowned American technology company, unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Alongside these new smartphones, Apple also introduced the Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series will commence on September 13, while pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 10 are already available.
Discontinuation of Older Models
As part of its product lineup refresh, Apple has decided to discontinue several older models, including the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 13, and Apple Watch Series 9. Although these products are no longer available on Apple’s official website, customers may still find them through third-party retailers or refurbished outlets. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max were launched the previous year, while the iPhone 13 was released three years ago, making way for the latest innovations.
Pricing Information
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were launched at starting prices of Rs 59,990 and Rs 69,990, respectively, and offer various storage options: 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. In a welcome move for consumers, Apple has also reduced the prices of its iPhone 15 models, bringing down the base variant (128 GB) from Rs 79,900 to Rs 69,900, marking a reduction of Rs 10,000. Similarly, the 256 GB variant of the iPhone 15 is now priced at Rs 79,900, down from Rs 89,900, while the 512 GB model is available for Rs 99,900, a significant decrease from its original price of Rs 1,09,900.
Price Comparison Table
| Model | Original Price (Rs) | New Price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 (128 GB) | 79,900 | 69,900 |
| iPhone 15 (256 GB) | 89,900 | 79,900 |
| iPhone 15 (512 GB) | 1,09,900 | 99,900 |
| iPhone 14 (128 GB) | 69,900 | 59,900 |
| iPhone 14 (256 GB) | 79,900 | 69,900 |
| iPhone 14 (512 GB) | 89,900 | 79,900 |
Color Options
The iPhone 15 is available in captivating colors: Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, and Black, while the iPhone 14 offers a variety of appealing hues including Starlight White, Purple, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Midnight Black. The surge in iPhone sales in India over the past few years highlights the brand’s growing popularity, driven by both consumer demand and strategic manufacturing initiatives. Notably, Apple is also ramping up its manufacturing endeavors within India, although there are plans to shift some production back to China.
