ID :
184882
Fri, 05/27/2011 - 14:06
Auther :
Shortlink :
https://www.oananews.org//node/184882
The shortlink copeid
iPhone 4 launched in India
Kolkata, May 27 (PTI) Eleven months after Apple's
next-generation smartphone hit stores worldwide, the iPhone 4
was launched Friday in India, the world's second biggest
market for mobile phones.
Declaring the roll-out of one of the most expected
smartphones in the world by Bharti airtel here and in 34 other
cities in India, Airtel CEO (West Bengal and Orissa) P D
Sharma told PTI the iPhone 4 will create a separate space from
the clutter of smartphones in the market, many of them having
copied Apple features.
"iPhone 4 will stand out for its original applications
and cater to the middle segment as well, with attractive
pricing which will not create a pinch both in the long and
short term," Sharma said on the sidelines of the launch here.
Asked about the delay of almost one year in the product
arriving in India after its June launch in the US, Sharma
said, "With third generation (3g) mobile networks only coming
of age in recent times in India, there was no other option but
the iPhone 4 to wait."
"The handset will be priced at Rs 34,500 with 16-GB
capacity and Rs 40,900 with 32-GB capacity, which is
attractive considering the long-term use. The set is powered
by Apple's A4 (operating system), boasts of a retina display,
FaceTime for video chat, 5-MP rear facing camera with LED
flash and HD video recording," he said.
The iPhone 4 boasts a higher-quality screen and longer
battery life than the previous model, he said, adding that
Bharti already sells earlier models of the iPhone in India.
"With the high number of mobile users, smartphone market
will grow in the country," he said.
The iPhone 4 was launched way back in June in the US,
followed by other countries.
To the question if the pricing would offset the buying of
the model at inflated rates over and above the USD 1500 price
tag from the grey market, Sharma said that stage seems to
have been over.
The iPhone 4 was launched in the city by Tollywood
actress Paoli Dam, who was among the 35 celebrities in
different cities of the country gifted a handset on the
occasion of the launch.
"I am happy to possess one iPhone 4 from Friday. I have
also been given a favourite number by Airtel, which I can
memorise very easily. I am sure this handset will become a
part of my accessory," Dam told PTI.
About whether she had been using Apple products earlier,
the actress said, "I had been using Apple Mac."
next-generation smartphone hit stores worldwide, the iPhone 4
was launched Friday in India, the world's second biggest
market for mobile phones.
Declaring the roll-out of one of the most expected
smartphones in the world by Bharti airtel here and in 34 other
cities in India, Airtel CEO (West Bengal and Orissa) P D
Sharma told PTI the iPhone 4 will create a separate space from
the clutter of smartphones in the market, many of them having
copied Apple features.
"iPhone 4 will stand out for its original applications
and cater to the middle segment as well, with attractive
pricing which will not create a pinch both in the long and
short term," Sharma said on the sidelines of the launch here.
Asked about the delay of almost one year in the product
arriving in India after its June launch in the US, Sharma
said, "With third generation (3g) mobile networks only coming
of age in recent times in India, there was no other option but
the iPhone 4 to wait."
"The handset will be priced at Rs 34,500 with 16-GB
capacity and Rs 40,900 with 32-GB capacity, which is
attractive considering the long-term use. The set is powered
by Apple's A4 (operating system), boasts of a retina display,
FaceTime for video chat, 5-MP rear facing camera with LED
flash and HD video recording," he said.
The iPhone 4 boasts a higher-quality screen and longer
battery life than the previous model, he said, adding that
Bharti already sells earlier models of the iPhone in India.
"With the high number of mobile users, smartphone market
will grow in the country," he said.
The iPhone 4 was launched way back in June in the US,
followed by other countries.
To the question if the pricing would offset the buying of
the model at inflated rates over and above the USD 1500 price
tag from the grey market, Sharma said that stage seems to
have been over.
The iPhone 4 was launched in the city by Tollywood
actress Paoli Dam, who was among the 35 celebrities in
different cities of the country gifted a handset on the
occasion of the launch.
"I am happy to possess one iPhone 4 from Friday. I have
also been given a favourite number by Airtel, which I can
memorise very easily. I am sure this handset will become a
part of my accessory," Dam told PTI.
About whether she had been using Apple products earlier,
the actress said, "I had been using Apple Mac."
