Apple Fans Line Up For Most Expensive iPhone Yet
CENTURY CITY (CBSLA) — Even with the price of the newest iPhone being released Friday now well over $1,000, some die-hard fans still camped out overnight to get their hands on the device first.
iPhone fans began lining up outside the Apple Store at Westfield Century City at 2 p.m. Thursday in anticipation of the phone's debut Friday. People also lined up outside the Pasadena store. Both stores opens at 8 a.m.
People are lined up outside the Apple Store in Century City to get their hands on the new IPhone XS and XS Max. Some folks have been waiting since yesterday afternoon. The XS starts at $1,000. pic.twitter.com/d34DvXHd8h
— Kandiss Crone (@KandissCroneTV) September 21, 2018
iPhone Xs drops today. Less than 1 hour left to get in line here at Pasadena store. Line is not too long and everyone seems happy! @KCBSKCALDesk @CBSLA @AnnetteSintia @KNX1070 @DanielleGersh @StephatCBS2 @PasadenaPD pic.twitter.com/6EUOhTVvkU
— Mark Dunn (@mobile2markdunn) September 21, 2018
The iPhone XR, the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max come with more powerful cameras and more battery time, but the most notable feature about the new phones are the heftier price tags.
The iPhone XR starts at $749, up $50 from last year's $699 for the iPhone 8. Users hoping to upgrade to iPhone XS Max will have to shell out at least $1,099.
Most customers ordering the new iPhone did so online, but there are reports that shipments were being delayed to Monday.
Shipments were delayed. Not sure how many iPhones actually made it to the stores. I had a reservation to pick one up and due to logistics, it has been delayed. pic.twitter.com/wNkNZpxBSi
— Ever (@TweetAtEver) September 21, 2018