Apple kicked off sales of its latest smartphone, the iPhone 18 Pro, on Friday, and New Yorkers showed up in force. Despite the early-morning chill in Manhattan, hundreds of customers gathered outside Apple’s flagship store, forming long lines well before doors opened.
The scene has become a familiar ritual whenever Apple releases a new iPhone: die-hard fans, tech enthusiasts, and curious onlookers braving the weather for a chance to be among the first in the country to own the device. For many, the wait is as much about the experience and bragging rights as it is about the phone itself.
While details on pricing and specific features of the iPhone 18 Pro were not elaborated in the report, the turnout underscores Apple’s continued ability to generate buzz and drive foot traffic to its stores, even in an era when most people can simply order online. The company’s Manhattan location, known for drawing massive crowds during past launches, once again became a magnet for shoppers eager to get their hands on the newest technology.
The launch is likely to be replicated at Apple stores across the country and around the world throughout the day, as the tech giant rolls out its newest flagship device to eager customers everywhere.
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Source: Inauguran la venta del iPhone 18 Pro con un baño de masas en Nueva York (El Diario de Hoy).
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