REPORT: Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome

Rita Khoury Author: Rita Khoury
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2016-09-16 | 11:06
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REPORT: Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome

Apple Inc fans from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales staff.

 

But underneath the usual fanfare, the crowds of enthusiasts and overnight campers were smaller than in past years. Some customers complained after the larger version and models with the new jet-black color sold out.

 

In part, online pre-ordering has made queues unnecessary for all but diehard fans, and in Chinese stores only those who had ordered in advance were queuing to collect.

 

Yet in markets like China, online interest in the new phone has also been muted compared to past launches, as cheaper local brands amp up their features, design and marketing.

 

 

For more details, watch the full report in the video above

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