People all around the world are waiting to get their hands on Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. In some countries, the teach giant's newest gadgets were welcomed by considerably shorter lines.
Earlier this week, Apple said in a statement that iPhone 7s in all types are already sold out and that the popular jet black iPhone 7 is now out of stock.
Though the pre-order period proved that there is still a considerably high demand on Apple's newest gadget, it seems that it is met in an unusual muted welcome. The lines are noticeably shorter and in some parts of Asia, the iPhone was used by scalpers to earn extra money.
According to Reuters, one of the most noticeable signs of a possible sales drop is in China. In both the lines outside the Apple store and over the internet, iPhone 7 and 7 Plus did not garner as much attention as the previous models. One customer even expressed his surprise to find that "almost no one" came lining up in excitement.
Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, scalpers camped right outside the Causeway Bay Apple store with cash and suitcases, as reported by CNBC. With their newly acquired iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the scalpers were offering one ranging from double to triple the price depending on what time they approached the store and what model they wanted.
The subdued welcome can be chalked up to several factors including the increasing tendency of most people to pre-order so they don't have to worry about long lines or to the fact that Apple decided to take away their trademark earphones from the box. Another possible factor could be Apple's marketing strategies.
Whatever the reason, some parts of the world like Sydney, Australia reveled in the fact that they are among the first people in the world to be the owner of the tech giant's esteemed iPhone.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus boasts beefed up memory, camera, and water resistance. It is available for order online and in some retail stores.
