• Shoppers flocked to the Apple store at Mall of the Emirates to pick up the new iPhone 13. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Shoppers flocked to the Apple store at Mall of the Emirates to pick up the new iPhone 13. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Many customers got to the Mall of Emirates early to purchase a new phone.
    Many customers got to the Mall of Emirates early to purchase a new phone.
  • The iPhone 13 is set to be a big seller.
    The iPhone 13 is set to be a big seller.
  • Customers check out the new range of phones from Apple.
    Customers check out the new range of phones from Apple.
  • iPhone 13 phones on display at the Apple store in the Mall of the Emirates.
    iPhone 13 phones on display at the Apple store in the Mall of the Emirates.
  • Technology lovers get their hands on the Apple iPhone 13.
    Technology lovers get their hands on the Apple iPhone 13.
  • A staff member explains the latest upgrade available on the most recent iPhone offering.
    A staff member explains the latest upgrade available on the most recent iPhone offering.
  • The launch of a new iPhone is always an eagerly awaited date on the calendar.
    The launch of a new iPhone is always an eagerly awaited date on the calendar.
  • Friday was the first day of sales in the UAE for the new batch of iPhones.
    Friday was the first day of sales in the UAE for the new batch of iPhones.
  • A trip to the Apple Store was etched in the diary for many phone fans.
    A trip to the Apple Store was etched in the diary for many phone fans.

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Apple iPhone 13: Dubai shoppers turn out in force to snap up new devices

'The best iPhones ever created' went on sale to the public on Friday

The National

September 24, 2021

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Eager technology lovers queued in their droves on Friday morning to be among the first in the UAE to get their hands on Apple's latest range of iPhones.

Shoppers started the weekend with a trip to Dubai's Mall of the Emirates as the cutting-edge wave of Apple iPhone 13 devices went on sale to the public.

The Apple store was geared up for a day of brisk trade with the global popularity of the iPhone franchise showing little sign of slowing.

Staff members were ready and waiting to explain the latest advances of the handsets to customers.

What are the new iPhone 13 models?

The new iPhone models include the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook said they were “the best iPhones we have ever created".

The new iPhones are powered by a new chip designed by Apple – the A15 bionic. The company says it is the fastest in the smartphone industry and makes the iPhone 13s up to 50 per cent faster than other brands.

Other improvements include better battery life, a ceramic shield to make it more damage-resistant and an upgraded camera system.

How much does the iPhone 13 cost?

iPhone 13 mini - from Dh2,999

iPhone 13 - from Dh3,399

iPhone 13 Pro - from Dh4,199

iPhone Pro Max - from Dh4,699

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Updated: September 24, 2021, 8:14 AM