edited by: Shaurya Sharma
Last Update: January 23, 2023, 16:00 IST
The reason for this increase in prices is not clear.
This price hike comes just days after the company unveiled its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets, as well as the second-generation HomePod.
It is not uncommon for companies to reduce the prices of their products after they are launched. However, in this instance, Apple has increased the prices of its HomePod mini and 24-inch iMac with the M1 chip India and Europe.
This price hike comes just days after the company unveiled its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets, as well as the second-generation HomePod.
The reason for this price increase is not clear, but it may be related to the increased cost of production as Apple’s supply line in China has suffered recently or perhaps due to changes in currency exchange rates.
Starting with the 24-inch M1-powered iMac, the price has gone up by Rs 10,000, and now costs Rs 1,29,900 in 2021 as compared to the launch price of Rs 1,19,900. M1-powered iMac, especially as the company is slowly introducing the M2 chip to more of its products.
The HomePod Mini, on the other hand, has experienced a price hike of Rs 1,000 and is now available for Rs 10,900. The Siri-based smart speaker was originally launched for Rs 9,900. The HomePod Mini comes in 5 colors: white, yellow, orange, blue and grey, and is powered by Apple’s U1 and S5 chips, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is known for having excellent sound quality for its size.
Apple has increased the prices of HomePod mini and iMac not only in India but also in other countries like France, UK and New Zealand. It is to be noted that while Apple India has updated the new prices on its website, some online retailers are still selling the product at the old, lower MRP.
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