Back in January, Forbes “confirmed” via iPhone 7 leaks that Apple was planning on doing away with the headphone jack which sparked an online petition that won over 300,000 signatures. The tech giant is offering an impressive “exchange offer” on its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones which will allow customer enjoy a rebate of up to 62 per cent on the expensive devices.
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However, if the desire for something newer, shinier and with even prettier internal tweaks has you giddy, there are a few options for trading in your old device to upgrade to an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus.
Preorders began early Friday morning for the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus ahead of the September 16 release.
Last year, the opening weekend of the iPhone 6s saw 13 million units sold, up 30 per cent from 10 million units in the opening weekend of the iPhone 6.
You can check if your device is eligible here.
Like in the US and other countries, the new iPhones have been launched at midnight in India, building excitement and long queues outside Apple Stores.
After accepting a quote, customers will receive a shipping label and packaging in the mail for free.
Apple has finally officially released the iPhone 7 and people are already caught up in the hype attached to it.
The best deal may also come from asking your carrier. The savings are given to subscribers as $650 in statement credits over the course of 24 months.
iPhone 7 owners won’t be out of luck for listening to music or making phone calls because the new models include EarPods with a Lightning port connector, and they support Bluetooth earphones, just like previous iPhone models. Otherwise, you’ll need to pay the difference.
But what’s really special about the iPhone 7, aside from its wireless headphones? A smart battery case for iPhone 7 will be available at Rs. 8,900, while lightning docks with matching metallic finish will also be available at Rs. 3,700.
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Despite all the criticism and poking fun, some believe that Apple’s AirPods are just the start of a wireless future which is plugged into a so-called “hearables” market which Reuters reports will reach US$16 billion within five years.
