MUMBAI: Not only Apple Watch coming to India after a delay of almost six months but it also will reportedly cost about Rs 14,000 more than its price in the USA.
Apple Watch, which was released way back in April this year, will now be launched in India on November 6, as per the product page of Apple India. But before you get too excited, do note that it will have a hefty price tag – reportedly its starting price will be Rs 36,999. On the contrary, in the US it is available for a starting price of $349 or about Rs 22,600.
The Apple Watch comes in two sizes (38 and 42 mm). The 38 mm version measures 21.2 x 26.5 x 33.5 mm with the display having 272 x 340 pixels resolution while the 42 mm version is 24.3 mm wide 30.5 mm tall and 39 mm diagonal length and its display has 312 x 390 pixels resolution.
Apple Watch has an all-new microprocessor called S1, which it calls an entire computer architecture on a single chip. The smart watch claims to offer 18 hours of battery life and comes with a unique charging solution that combines Apple’s MagSafe technology with inductive charging for a quick connection.
Its ‘Digital Crown’ is meant to be used to scroll and browse through the user interface. The watch has Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi too.
