New Delhi, Sep 19: Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 17, launched on Friday to an unprecedented frenzy, saw eager customers lining up for hours – even camping overnight for up to 21 hours – outside Apple stores across major cities.
The massive anticipation was palpable as fans in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru formed long, serpentine queues, determined to be among the first to get their hands on the new devices.
The scene was a vibrant showcase of Apple fandom, highlighting the brand’s enduring appeal and the excitement surrounding its latest offering in India.
Retailers reported record-breaking foot traffic on opening day, with early buyers sharing stories of camaraderie and determination in the long lines.
At the Apple Store in Delhi’s Saket Citywalk Mall, as also in Mumbai and Bengaluru, people lined up well before store opening hours, underscoring strong demand fuelled by enthusiastic young buyers and the brand’s premium appeal.
“I was in the queue since morning, and I am excited to buy the iPhone of this colour,” said Ashraf from Sangam Vihar, Delhi, who could not hide his excitement as he clutched his newly-purchased cosmic orange device.
In Bengaluru, the newly-opened Apple Hebbal store at Mall of Asia witnessed heavy footfall as excited shoppers lined up early to purchase the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup along with the latest Apple Watch and AirPods.
One of the customers, Mohammad Suhail, who purchased an iPhone 17 said it was “nice to have a store in Bengaluru.”
Apple had launched the retail store in Bengaluru, on September 2, in a grand opening that marked its debut in South India.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series in the price range of Rs 82,900 to Rs 2,29,900, which became available in India starting Friday for customers who have pre-booked the device.
In the US, the iPhone 17 series is priced between USD 799 (about Rs 70,370) and USD 1,999 (Rs 1.76 lakh) apiece.
