iPhone 6s Lines Forming at Apple Stores Ahead of Launch Day

[MacRumors]

With less than one day until the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch in twelve countries, customers have begun forming lines at Apple Stores around the world to purchase one of the new devices. The size of the lineups vary depending on the location and will undoubtedly grow longer as we get closer to 8:00 am local time on Friday in each country.

Longer lines have formed at two Apple Stores in the German cities of Hamburg and Munich on the evening prior to the iPhone launch, while there are shorter queues in U.S. cities such as Chicago and San Francisco. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, a media executive has a robot holding her place in line.

Birmingham, U.K.

Birmingham customers have the benefit of lining up indoors (via Benjamin Mason)​

Chicago, U.S.

A short line has formed at the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue (Thanks, Marc!)​

Hamburg, Germany

A large crowd has formed at the Apple Store in Hamburg (via Daniel Knott)​

Munich, Germany

Apple Store in Munich has one of the longest iPhone lines so far (via Martin Gollwitzer)​

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[MrCornfed]

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[Michaelgtrusa]

Good luck to everyone.

 

[stewy]

I don't understand why anyone would do this.

 

[AppleWarMachine]

I'm sure the Pope is proud

 

[croooow]

I don't understand why anyone would do this.

I get it for the first few years but this is the 9th iPhone release day. People say they line up for the experience. I don't get it at this point, but it doesn't hurt me so queue up everyone

 

[jdillings]

Looks like a lot of people called in sick today

 

[croooow]

I'm sure the Pope is proud

He is flying to NYC to line up at the Fifth Ave. store tonight!

 

[seh80]

Not at all surprised, but bummed non the less to see the Chicago line started. My bf didn't pre order and we'll hit one of the stores early tomorrow, but with a 4 year old, no dice on the overnight. Ah well.

 

[TonyC28]

Ahhhh to be jobless

 

[Jett0516]

Pretty sure every one of them are sharks.

 

[BoxerGT2.5]

Have the Asian buyers lined up down 5th Ave to 86th St yet?

 

[mattopotamus]

I don't understand why anyone would do this.

A lot of people do it to promote stuff. For example, those two in front of the chicago store are wearing the same hoodie.

 

[lstewal]

With less than one day until the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch in twelve countries, customers have begun forming lines at Apple Stores around the world to purchase one of the new devices. The size of the lineups vary depending on the location and will undoubtedly grow longer as we get closer to 8:00 am local time on Friday in each country.

Longer lines have formed at two Apple Stores in the German cities of Hamburg and Munich on the evening prior to the iPhone launch, while there are shorter queues in U.S. cities such as Chicago and San Francisco. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, a media executive has a robot holding her place in line.

Birmingham, U.K.

Birmingham customers have the benefit of lining up indoors (via Benjamin Mason)​

Chicago, U.S.

A short line has formed at the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue (Thanks, Marc!)​

Hamburg, Germany

A large crowd has formed at the Apple Store in Hamburg (via Daniel Knott)​

Munich, Germany

Apple Store in Munich has one of the longest iPhone lines so far (via Martin Gollwitzer)​

Click here to read rest of article...

Article Link: iPhone 6s Lines Forming at Apple Stores Ahead of Launch Day

Picture me waiting by my mail box.

 

[diamondsw]

That's not a Segway.

 

[DaveMcM76]

Meanwhile I have a nice UPS tracking code and my phone will be delivered straight to my workplace tomorrow and I get to have a nice relaxing evening and sleep in my bed in warmth and comfort

 

[prowlmedia]

I'm sure the Pope is proud

Believe in Apple more than any fairytales he is peddling behind his golden towers.

But still don't advocate queuing in line for a phone. Just preorder your time slot. I am booked in and pick up phone at 8am.

 

[Nahmeanz]

Lines forming in Singapore despite haze from forest fires.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/queue-forms-for-iphone-6s/2148804.html

 

[AngerDanger]

I don't know why anybody would do this. I also don't get why people go to concerts when the music sounds better recorded, can be played anywhere at any time, and costs less than live performances.

I cannot imagine this being enjoyable ergo it cannot be.

 

[0098386]

I love going to midnight launches for books and games. But this is just ridiculous. As in, I can see the value of waiting an hour or two with likeminded fans but to spend days doing it? It's loopy.

I suppose part of it is down to envy that I don't have enough free time to just do that. But I'd spend it doing other things at least!

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

The one thing Samsung can't copy!

 

[Jmausmuc]

I heard that many of the people in front of the German stores are from northern and especially Eastern Europe where the iPhone won't be available for a few weeks.
These people have can't preorder or reserve a phone so the only way for them to get one is line up and hope they have stock.

That also explains why the lines are so long in Germany compared to the other stores.

 

[macfoxpro]

I know this has nothing to do with this thread, but, could someone tell me if I use a upgrade from another phone line in my plan to use with a different number (on same plan), can I just switch sim cards to be able to use that number on the new phone? Thanks in advance.

Not sure where i would find this answer in the other forums.

 

[Dionte]

I have a reservation at 8 am, no waiting in line for me.

 

[CXsjr]

WTH? I can't quite understand why folks are queuing when, in the U.K., most S models were still available for in store reservation at lunch time on the day pre-orders went live ....