Apple Store online has launched in India - 5 reasons why it is a huge deal

I won't be lying when I say that I waited 15 years for this news. From visiting the iconic Apple stores across the world, standing in queues to buy the iPhone on the launch day and waiting for Tim Cook to arrive at Union Street store. I have done it all! But deep down I always wished for the Apple Store to come to India, and the day has finally come. Yes, it is online only for now but it's a sign for bigger things to come. In simpler words, we shall be able to visit an Apple Store in India very soon. Honestly, if COVID-19 wouldn't have happened we would have got an Apple Retail Store in Mumbai by now. But I'm still hopeful that we shall get one before Diwali so that Apple can garner even more sales during the festive season in India.

1. The Apple Retail Experience that you longed for is finally here. If you have ever stepped inside an Apple Store than you can relate to what I'm saying. That sense of excitement, that warm welcome and smiles across the floor, the best of tech all around you, no restrictions to touch and feel every device on the floor and of course the Apple specialists to help you through with absolutely anything related to Apple. Now you have Apple Specialists to help from choosing which product is right for you, to payments and delivery. Also, you can now turn your old smartphone into an Apple iPhone with the trade-in program.
2.  Your device your way! Yes, you can finally customize, engrave and configure to order your Apple Devices. Whether you need more memory, extra-powerful graphics card, or additional storage you can now tailor-make your new Mac according to your needs. Similarly, you can get an engraving of emoji or text in English, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu will be available for AirPods. If you buy an iPad or Apple Pencil you can get English engraving done.
3. Oh, I wish I had got this option when I was a student. Students in India can shop for a Mac or iPad with special pricing, and receive discounts on accessories and AppleCare+. With AppleCare+ users can extend the warranty with up to 2 years of technical support and accidental damage cover.
4. First-time buyer of Apple devices? Well, don't worry be it the transition from Android to iOS/iPad OS or Windows to macOS. You can get a free 1:1 online session with an Apple Specialist when you purchase certain products online from Apple. They will help you discover the amazing things your new device can do, from the basics to top tips on a choice of topics. Not just that Get support with hardware or software issues from an Apple expert, in whatever way is most convenient for you. From setting up your device to recovering your Apple ID or replacing a screen.
5. More jobs and employment for India. Apple has been operating in India for more than 20 years, and the company’s ongoing investment and innovation support almost 900,000 jobs across the country. Apple’s App Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru has supported thousands of local developers, and today apps created by developers in India have become even more critical to everyday life as people seek to stay engaged and connected from home. Here are some Yoga and Wellness app by Indian Developers for the Apple Ecosystem.

So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and splurge on the Apple Online India store - https://www.apple.com/in/shop

Also, I'm sure there are more reasons that this is great news for India. So go ahead share them in the comments section below or tweet to me @nikhilchawla