The iPhone 18 Pro launches in multiple countries, and shoppers queue outside Apple Stores in several cities as demand outpaces supplies. Photos reported by outlets show crowds forming and people jostling in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, and Singapore, where customers appear to be trying to be among the first to buy the new model.

Other reporting highlights concerns about scalpers. In particular, one outlet says scalpers target shoppers in Hangzhou, suggesting that alongside official store demand, unauthorized reselling activity is also a concern in at least some locations. Across the coverage, the common focus is on the visible turnout at launch locations, with the extent of crowding and the mention of scalping varying by city.