Mumbai, 20 September 2024 (Press Ki Taquat Bureau)
A significant throng of individuals congregated outside Apple retail locations in Mumbai and Delhi as the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series commenced its sales on Friday. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm, particularly highlighted by a viral video that depicted eager customers sprinting towards the store in a bid to secure the latest device. Footage from the scene at Mumbai’s BKC, which is notable for being India’s inaugural Apple store, showcased extensive lines of prospective buyers, all waiting patiently to purchase the iPhone 16 series, further amplifying the excitement on social media platforms.
Among the crowd was Ujjwal Shah, who expressed his dedication by revealing that he had been in line for an impressive 21 hours, having arrived at 11 AM the previous day. He eagerly anticipated being the first customer to enter the store at 8 AM, exclaiming his excitement about the unique atmosphere surrounding the launch in Mumbai, which he described as unprecedented. Shah also reminisced about his experience from the previous year, where he had waited for 17 hours. Another enthusiastic buyer, Akshay, traveled from Surat and arrived at the showroom at 6 AM, intent on acquiring the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Similar scenes of anticipation were evident outside the Apple store located in Saket, Delhi, where long lines of customers formed as they awaited their turn to purchase the new devices. The iPhone 16 Pro is available in a variety of eye-catching colors, including Dark Black Titanium, Bright White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and the newly introduced Desert Titanium. This model is particularly noteworthy for its exceptional battery life, which is touted as the best ever seen in an iPhone, attributed to advanced power management features and larger battery capacity.
The camera system of the iPhone 16 Pro is equally remarkable, boasting a 48MP fusion camera equipped with a second-generation quad-pixel sensor that eliminates shutter lag. Enhancements to the photographic experience are further provided by a new 48MP ultra-wide camera and a 5x telephoto lens with a 120mm focal length, significantly expanding the device’s photographic capabilities. Additionally, the Camera Control feature offers users a range of versatile options for capturing images, while innovative photographic styles allow for real-time adjustments to colors and shadows, ensuring that each photograph is distinct and tailored to the user’s preferences.