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  • Apple Hebbal Opens in Bengaluru with Full Product Lineup and Creative Sessions

    Apple Hebbal

    Bengaluru: Apple officially opens Apple Hebbal, its first retail store in Bengaluru and third in India, joining Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi.

    Marking a major milestone for Apple in South India, the new store will offer customers the opportunity to explore Apple’s full product ecosystem, access personalized support, and participate in free creative sessions.

    Apple Hebbal is designed as a welcoming community space where customers can experience the complete lineup of Apple products, including the latest iPhone 16 series, MacBook Pro powered by M4 chips, iPad Air with Apple Pencil Pro, and Apple Watch Series 10, alongside accessories like AirPods 4 and AirTag.

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    Apple Hebbal: A Hub for Innovation and Personalized Experiences

    Visitors will be able to book one-on-one sessions with Apple Specialists, access expert repairs and support at the Genius Bar, and conveniently pick up online orders at the dedicated Apple Pickup counter. The store is staffed with 70 team members from 15 Indian states, offering expertise in product knowledge, financing options, and Apple Trade In services.

    Supporting Creativity and Businesses in Bengaluru

    Apple Hebbal will host daily Today at Apple sessions, free interactive workshops designed to help customers learn new skills — from improving iPhone photography and exploring Apple Intelligence to mastering creative tools on iPad with Apple Pencil. Group booking options will also be available for families, students, and business teams.

    For Bengaluru’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, Apple Hebbal features a dedicated Business Team to support startups and business owners with tailored advice, tools, and device solutions to drive growth.

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    Sustainable and Locally Inspired Launch

    As with all Apple facilities worldwide, Apple Hebbal operates on 100% renewable energy and is carbon neutral. To celebrate its launch, Apple is offering exclusive downloadable wallpapers and a specially curated Apple Music Hebbal playlist featuring Bengaluru-based artists.

    Apple Hebbal officially opens on Tuesday, September 2, at 1:00 p.m. IST, further strengthening Apple’s presence in India’s technology hub.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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