{
  "id": 8170643,
  "title": "'Been In Line Since Last Night': Nashik Man Stands In Line For 10 Hours To Buy iPhone 18 Pro Max From Apple Store In Mumbai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/been-in-line-since-last-night-nashik-man-stands-in-line-for-10-hours",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:56:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/been-in-line-since-last-night-nashik-man-stands-in-line-for-10-hours-to-buy-iphone-18-pro-max-from-apple-store-in-mumbai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hitesh Patel, an iPhone enthusiast from Nashik, spent a grueling 10 hours in line at an Apple store in Mumbai to secure the latest iPhone 18 Pro Max. Patel travelled all the way from Nashik, arriving outside the store at 10 pm the night before, eager to be among the first to purchase the highly anticipated model. Speaking to ANI, Patel explained his dedication to the annual ritual, stating, \"I have come here from Nashik. We have been in line since 10 PM last night. I got the first slot at 8 AM. After that, we will get our product.\" His purchase marks his annual upgrade from the iPhone 17 Pro Max to the cutting-edge iPhone 18 Pro Max.\n\nThe long queue outside the Mumbai Apple store was a common sight, with hundreds of fans lining up well before opening time. Patel's patience paid off when he secured the coveted first slot at 8 am, allowing him and his companions to finally acquire the highly sought-after device. The iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro models were set for release in India, with prices starting at Rs. 1,79,900 for the 256GB variant, gradually increasing to Rs. 3,29,900 for the 2TB storage option. The new iPhone 18 Pro Max, starting at Rs. 1,79,900 for the 256GB storage, was expected to sell out quickly due to high demand. Patel's story mirrors the annual tradition of Indian tech enthusiasts queuing for hours to secure the latest Apple devices.",
  "summary": "For Hitesh Patel, buying the latest iPhone isn't just a purchase, it's an annual ritual. On Friday morning, he was among the first customers outside an Apple store in Mumbai, having travelled from Nashik and stood in line since 10 pm the previous night just to be among the earliest to get his hands on the new iPhone 18 Pro Max. Speaking to ANI, Patel described the long overnight wait that finally…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}