Just days before the much-awaited iPhone 17 series debut on September 9, tech giant Apple opened its first own-branded retail store in Bengaluru, Apple Hebbal, on September 2.

Apple opened its first own-branded retail store in Bengaluru, Apple Hebbal, on September 2. The new outlet joins the company’s flagship stores — Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi — just days before the much-awaited iPhone 17 series debut. (Image: Apple)

Apple Hebbal opened at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bellary Road, Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru (F-39-F-43, 560092). Here are some interesting facts about Apple’s first flagship store in south India. (Image: Apple)

Like all Apple’s global corporate offices and outlets, the Hebbal Store is eco-friendly. It uses 100 per cent renewable energy to run the operations. (Image: Instagram)

Customers can book their new Apple devices in the mobile app or online store, and pick them up at Apple Hebbal. With the new iPhone 17 series dropping soon, buyers can pick their phones on launch day. (Image: Instagram)

The Apple Hebbal store boasts a 70-member multilingual team. Hailing from 15 different states of India, they’ll be able to interract with customers in 27 languages, including Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and more. (Image: Apple)

The Apple Hebbal store will host Apple Creative sessions, which can help customers learn new skills or understand their devices better. (Image: Instagram)

Personalised engraving option for free are available at Apple Hebbal. Be it your iPad or Apple Pencil, customise your device with your name, emojis, and more. (Image: Instagram)