AppleApple not quite keen on launching iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India before Diwali

Apple not quite keen on launching iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India before Diwali

Apple was quick to announce its plans to bring the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to India this October, but it looks like the company didn’t factor in the crazy demand the phones have been enjoying in the US. Thanks to their immense popularity, we’re not going to be seeing either of the devices officially go on sale before Diwali and there’s a high chance that they’ll arrive only in November.

The Times of India has learned that Apple’s Cupertino HQ and its Indian branch are currently arguing over the availability of the iPhone 6 series in India. The team in India and distributors are pushing for a launch before Diwali which takes place on October 23.

iPhone 6 And 6 Plus

And Apple’s main office wishes to work towards solving the inventory issues caused due to the huge demand the phones have been betting in the US and other nations and to dish out ample stock for their launch in China next week. This inevitable pushes the launch date in India to November which means that the company will be missing out on the biggest sale of the year in the country.

Also read: Mobile stores prepare to boycott iPhone 6 in India due to massive online discounts on iPhone 5S

Almost every flagship device launched at the IFA and in the past couple of months has or will be making its debut in India before the festive season. Even Xiaomi is preparing to reintroduce its Mi 3 hot seller in huge quantities. The source also notes that if Apple pushes the launch back to November, there’s a high chance that it might not break its previous sales record of selling 2 lakh units of the 5S in the last quarter of 2013.

If you’re really keen on getting the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus during the festive season, then eBay and other e-commerce websites are your only hopes. But be warned; the phones aren’t cheap and they can cost up to Rs 1.29 lakh or even more depending on the onboard storage.

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