Tim Cook may visit India to open first Apple stores in Mumbai, Delhi

Apple store near me: Apple is all set to throw open the gates of its first branded retail stores in India. Some reports suggest that Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting India to launch Apple’s first retail stores in the country. The Cupertino-based tech giant has also that the first store will be launched in Mumbai, the financial capital of India, on April 18 and it will be known as Apple BKC. Followed by this, the tech major will open its second store in Delhi on April 20. 

It is to be noted that these stores are coming up in India at a time when Apple's 'Made in India' smartphone shipments grew 65 per cent by volume and 162 per cent by value in 2022. Also, the tech major is apparently pulling out of China as India is providing more friendly local manufacturing policies.

The wait for millions of Indians to visit Apple brick-and-mortar stores is about to get over. According to a statement by Apple, the first Apple India retail store will come at Jio World Drive Mall in Mumbai. It will be called Apple BKC and is inspired by the iconic 'Kaali Peeli' taxi art, something that has been unique to Mumbai.

Like all Apple facilities, these stores in India too will run on 100 per cent renewable energy.

What do you actually get at Apple-branded stores?

The Apple retail philosophy has been not to sell products but rather solve customers' queries on their purchase journey -- delighting them with captivating open spaces, uniquely-designed sitting areas and large screens for marketing as well as developers and community events.

At Apple stores, after making a purchase online, you can choose to pick up products in-store or from the comfort of your homes, with same-day or next-day delivery available in many locations.

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For hands-on technical support and hardware repairs, customers can make a reservation at the Genius Bar at their local Apple Store for help from an Apple expert.

Genius Bar appointments can help with everything from setting up a device, recovering your Apple ID, selecting an AppleCare plan, or modifying subscriptions and billing. In the case of repairs or physical damage, an expert will evaluate and identify exactly what the device needs -- and whether it's under warranty or covered by AppleCare.

It's easier than ever to move to an iPhone for the first time. Team members can assist customers with the Move to iOS app to securely transfer contacts, messages, WhatsApp content, photos, videos, email accounts, calendars, and more from a user's Android phone to their new iPhone.

The company embeds accessibility into every aspect of its work, including the design of Apple Store locations.

The distance between display tables allow for wheelchairs to navigate easily, staircases in the stores have brail on the side bars for the visually impaired, and an elevator for stores with two floors allow for easy mobility within levels -- to name a few key features.

The stores are also equipped with portable hearing loops for customer store experiences including Genius Bar, shopping with a Specialist, and Today at Apple sessions, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for those hard of hearing.

'Today at Apple' are free, daily in-store sessions that assist customers in unleashing their creativity and making the most of their devices.

Sessions are led by Apple Creatives, who are talented artists and creators.

For millions of Indians, visiting an Apple Store in the country will be a delightful experience. Those who have a constant yearning to be "delighted" at Apple Stores at world-famous tourist spots, India is set to be on the Apple's retail global map.

With agency inputs