Why do people line up for iPhone?

Even charities have discovered iPhone queues as a way to raise funds, expecting to sell their places at the head of the queue for four-figure sums.

Do people still line up for iPhone releases?

Apple’s launch of its latest phones shows that people are indeed still willing to line up for a new iPhone, if not in the same hordes as in years gone by.

Is Apple coming out with new AirPods?

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the third generation of AirPods featuring spatial audio, delivering advanced features and a magical experience in a new contoured design. The new AirPods are resistant to sweat and water, and feature a force sensor for easy and intuitive control of music and phone calls.

Why do people wait in line to buy the iPhone 4S?

An Apple launch serves as a local event for expressing and indulging enthusiasm for consumer electronics in general and the newest Apple thing in particular. Another reason to wait in line, as I discovered by grilling a few line mates, is that many here have an unusual appreciation for the achievement represented by a new device like the iPhone 4S.

What’s up with Apple’s ‘standing in line’ practice?

It’s a strange practice, this standing in line business. After all, the option to pre-order became available last week. Apple claims to have sold more than a million pre-ordered iPhones by noon on the first day. Those pre-ordered phones should have arrived by Friday morning via mail.

How long does it take for a pre-ordered iPhone to arrive?

Those pre-ordered phones should have arrived by Friday morning via mail. And even though current supplies are limited, the phones will become easily (and conveniently) available in large numbers in a few weeks to anyone who just saunters into any Apple store. Why do Apple fans all over the world do this? Why did I do it?

Who’s at the head of the line at Apple Stores?

Long lines formed at Apple stores in all of those countries. But one unique feature of the line I was in is that the guy at the head of the queue was Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. He arrived at noon to make sure he’d be first. [ Keep up on the latest thought leadership, insights, how-to, and analysis on IT through Computerworld’s newsletters.