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Apple stores worldwide were packed this morning as the iPhone 5s and 5c went up for sale in a total of 11 countries and territories. Here's a look at some of the lineups spotted around the globe.
Customers line up outside Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue store. Thanks to AppleInsider reader Ryan.
Apple stores across America and the world saw huge crowds this morning as eager customers prepared to pick up their new iPhones. Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue store, where customers began to line up earlier this month — before the iPhone 5s and 5c were even announced — boasted a snake-like queue on the pavement outside the store's landmark glass cube.
Thanks to AppleInsider reader Ryan.
Even smaller Apple stores, like those in White Plains, New York and Indianapolis, Indiana saw dozens of customers queue up well before the opening countdown. Analysts have predicted that Apple could sell up to 8 million of the new devices on launch weekend.
The concourse outside Apple Store Keystone in Indianapolis, Indiana was lined with customers. Thanks to AppleInsider reader Brandon.
Apple Store Westchester in White Plains, New York handed out snacks to those waiting in line
A pickup ticket for an iPhone 5s at Apple Store Westchester in White Plains, New York
iPhone 5s and 5c lined up on launch day behind the Genius Bar at Apple Store Westchester in White Plains, New York
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41 Comments
The stores are beautiful.
People? No. Waiting hours in line. WTF? The Apple brand is much more than that. Just order it online or chose a decent hour to pick it up. Seriously...
Maybe it's me that never owned an iPhone. I will study hard, work hard, and save a few bucks from time to time to a nice, 4.5" to 5" iPhone.
[quote name="AppleInsider" url="/t/159653/apples-iphone-5s-and-5c-draw-massive-crowds-on-launch-day#post_2401563"]Apple stores worldwide were packed this morning as the iPhone 5s and 5c went up for sale in a total of 11 countries and territories. Here's a look at some of the lineups spotted around the globe. [/quote] yesireee. around the globe now constitutes manhattan and white plains (about 30 miles apart) and indianapolis, indiana, 700 miles to the west. but, yeah, around the globe.
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Why not getting an iPad mini and a feature phone?
Samsung could mimic everything to some extent except LOYAL customers, cult following and originality.
Your ads wont mock the ones who wait for iPhones, Samsung!
Get the f*** out of this world.
The "Designed by Apple in California" ad says "Does it deserve to exist?"
I strongly feel Apple referred Samsung products here.
Is that a BBRY ad in the 2nd pic, on the window? Anyhoo, props to Apple, yet again. Truly amazing to see this. Don't know of any other product getting this much attention (