Due to Moscow’s parallel import scheme, Russians will have the chance to buy the new Apple iPhone 14 despite the U.S. tech company having left the country, a senior government official told the RIA Novosti news agency on Thursday.
Russia announced the scheme in March when it authorised retailers to import products from abroad without the trademark owner’s permission. read more
Asked whether the new iPhone, unveiled by Apple on Wednesday, would be imported under the scheme, Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov said: “Why not? If consumers want to buy these phones, yes. There will be the opportunity.”
Apple halted new product sales in Russia in March, a week after Russia invaded Ukraine…
Russian mobile network MTS on Thursday morning was already selling the new iPhone 14 models on pre-order. Prices start from 84,990 roubles ($1,398) for the 128GB version. MTS said delivery could take up to 120 days and it retained the right to cancel orders if it faced difficulties importing the products.
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Do not worry, comrades. Levi’s jeans and Converse high-tops will continue to be available as under previous Soviet economy.
That is f.cking outrageous. Hopefully Apple can brick them all when they are fired up.
I’m sure Macommierag news will make sure that they are readily available for when the time comes. It’s easy actually, just don’t send any to the Ukraine….apparently they nazis running the government and installing a weapons of mass destruction program in Iraq.
From that comment I’m not sure whether you’ve had a stroke or are imitating our senile quasi-leader.
Your uncertainty speaks volumes. Rest assured, you can be certain that the country will not take responsibility, it’s in their DNA (Destructive Nuclear Arsenal).
I’m sorry Putin is your senile quasi-leader but look at the silver lining. The government you have is the government you deserve.
I am sure Trump/Putin lovers everywhere will be glad to hear this news. Conservatives edge closer to their fascist “vote our way or the highway” ideal.
Russia should be the one to pay MORE for the products, not europe and other countries. In Europe we now have to pay up 200€ more for all new products introduced this week
Some of that price difference is VAT (which is not shown in USA pricing); some of it is the extra expense that Apple must pay to do business in the EU.