US EditionApple iPhone 17 series goes on sale: Long queue seen outside Mumbai BKC, Delhi's Saket
Apple's iPhone 17 launch in India drew hundreds overnight, with security intervening during a brief scuffle; Indian workers need 967 hours on average to afford the device, a study shows.
- Apple started the sale of its iPhone 17 series in India on September 19, 2025, with large crowds gathering at flagship stores in Mumbai's BKC and Delhi's Saket.
- The sale followed Apple's announcement earlier this month, highlighting upgrades like a 6.3-inch ProMotion display, the A19 Bionic chip, and a new 48-megapixel rear camera.
- Buyers queued hours before opening, with some eager for new colors and features, while a brief scuffle in Mumbai prompted security to intervene quickly.
- Customers praised the phone's improved AI capabilities, larger base storage of 256GB, and enhanced gaming experience, with one noting the A19 chip boosts performance and design upgrades.
- The strong turnout and nationwide frenzy indicate high demand for the iPhone 17 series despite challenges in crowd management at launch locations.
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It's always a big event when Apple unveils new iPhones. But the launch of the latest 17s didn't go down too well in India this time, as a group of customers eager for cheaper new models got into a fight in a queue outside a Mumbai store. The frantic chaos was caught on camera.
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In Photos | From Sydney to Mumbai and more… it’s an iPhone 17 frenzy
Today’s a big day for Apple lovers! The new iPhone 17 series has gone on sale. Long queues of people could be seen outside the stores of the tech behemoth. These pictures tell the tale of the bubbling excitement
iPhone 17 Sale: The sale of Apple's latest phones – iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air – has begun. People have been standing outside Apple stores since night to be the first to get the latest iPhone. Those in line are waiting for their turn. Violence erupted outside an Apple store in Mumbai.
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