Indians line up outside Apple Stores for iPhone 18 Pro

Published 18 Sept 2026, 08:51 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Indians queue outside Apple Stores for the iPhone 18 Pro, despite quick delivery options. The queues reflect status, FOMO, and a desire to display high spending on a smartphone. The phenomenon highlights human psychology over technological necessity.

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Who is covering this story

• Right-leaning (1): OpIndia

Sources

• Why are Indians queuing outside Apple Stores when the iPhones can be delivered in minutes? The psychology behind the iPhone 18 Pro frenzy — OpIndia (right-leaning)

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