Apple Fans Flock to Stores for iPhone Despite Delayed AI Rollout
- Long-touted Apple Intelligence software won’t arrive for weeks
- New low-end AirPods and refreshed Apple Watches also released
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Apple Inc. fans lined up at stores around the world for the new iPhone 16, shrugging off the fact that the device’s signature feature — a new suite of AI tools — won’t arrive until later.
The company saw significant lines and waiting times at several major Apple retail stores globally, indicating a potentially strong start for the product. The company introduced the iPhone 16 lineup in almost 60 countries on Friday, including the US, China, India, Australia and South Korea.