Long Queues, Midnight Waits & Memes — Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Craze Is All Over Social Media

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launch of Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series has sparked a frenzy among buyers, with long queues forming outside stores across the country. The new lineup comes in several colour options, but the “Cosmic Orange” finish has emerged as the clear favourite among customers.On social media, netizens have been buzzing with excitement, sharing their reactions and posting videos of their new devices. Many who managed to grab the orange variant expressed particular admiration for its look.Speaking to PTI, one customer said he was delighted to secure the shade. “I was in the queue since morning, and I am excited to buy the iPhone of this colour. In India, this saffron-coloured phone will become very popular. I am a Muslim, but I love this colour…”

Another buyer, Aman Chouhan, told ANI, “I have purchased iPhone 17 PRO Max, one is 256GB and the other is 1TB. I was waiting in line since 12 midnight and now I have got it. It has new features. The orange colour is new…”

In a surprising account, a third customer revealed he had been camping outside the Apple store since the previous evening. He said, “I've come to buy the orange iPhone 17 PRO Max. I've been waiting since 8pm… This time, there are changes to the camera and battery, and the look is also different…”

The craze for the Cosmic Orange edition has also triggered a wave of humorous online reactions. One user commented, “Nearly saffron coloured phone.” Another wrote, “Wild card entry.” A third quipped, “Bro, you won the war.” Many others joked that for Gen Z, chasing the latest iPhone has become the only goal. Mixed reactions continue to pour in across social media platforms.