Apple introduced the iPhone 14. The Russian authorities promise the import of "parallel imports"

Apple conducted another presentation, during which it presented its new products, including the iPhone 14. The Russian authorities say that the novelty will be available in parallel imports, and Russian stores are already accepting pre -orders. We tell you what is known about smartphones, their import and how much they will cost in Russia.

What you should know about Apple news

• Apple introduced the iPhone 14 smartphone in four trim levels: base, Plus, Pro and Pro Max.
• The diagonal of the base screens and PLUS versions will be 6.1 and 6.7 inch, respectively. For comparison: IPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro had a diagonal of 6.1, 6.7 - the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
• For 14 Plus, they promise the greatest time in the history of the iPhone. On both trim levels, a 12-megapixel main camera is installed, which “49 %” better captures light in low light. Autofocus will be installed on the front camera, in general they promise more detailed pictures, including night. The models will have expanded ESIM support with quick switching between different operators. At the same time, in the United States, smartphones will not have a slot for a SIM card at all.
• One of the main innovations of the PRO models-the cutout at the top of the screen was turned into an element of the interface, which, upon request, is expanded for showing additional information.
• The screens of Pro and Pro Max are the same in size - 6.1 and 6.7 inches. However, they will be brighter. The main camera will receive a 48-megapixel sensor, which is 65 % more than 13 Pro.
• In the United States, prices were distributed as follows: from $ 799 for the basic version, from $ 899 for Plus, from $ 999 for Pro, from $ 1099 for Pro Max. The first two models will go on sale on September 16, Pro and Pro Max - October 7.
• Apple also introduced the Apple Watch Series 8 and AirPods Pro 2 wireless headphones.

What is known about sales in Russia

• Officially, Apple stopped selling her products in Russia back in March. But the Ministry of Industry and Trade included the company's products in the list of goods for “ parallel import ”. Thus, the authorities allowed Russian retailers to import equipment and other goods without the permission of copyright holders.
• The head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov admitted that the new iPhone models will be allowed to import with “parallel import”. “Why not. If consumers will want to purchase these phones, then please, ”he said.
• MTS opened a pre -order for new iPhone and first indicated Russian prices. The basic version with a memory of 128 gigabytes will cost 84,990 rubles, Plus - 94 990, Pro - 104 990, Pro Max - 114 990. At the same time, in disclaiming on the MTS sales page, they warn that the manufacturer is in the country from the List of “unfriendly”. The company reserves the right to cancel pre -order.
• On the websites of the Apple’s official stores in Russia- Re: Store and IPort -the soon admission to the sale of all the IPhone 14 sets is not yet. There are no price tags yet, you can fill out the form so that the stores inform about the receipt of smartphones for sale.

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