Mohammed Shakaa, a Dubai resident and longtime Apple fan, arrived at an Apple Store with 53 old iPhones from his personal collection while collecting two units of the newly launched iPhone Duo, Apple’s foldable smartphone. The devices span nearly two decades of Apple’s smartphone history, from the first-generation iPhone to the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Apple employees had contacted Shakaa a day before his visit and asked him to bring his collection to the store, according to a Khaleej Times report.
Shakaa said he enjoys following the changes introduced with every new iPhone generation, from camera improvements and battery performance to touchscreen technology and operating systems. His enthusiasm for Apple’s latest launch began long before the device was announced. including Motorola and Samsung, his primary interest remains Apple Although he also has a few phones from other brands. “I am a die-hard Apple fan. With every generation, you see something changing: the camera, touch, battery, operating system and many other things. I have experienced those changes over the years, and that is why I love it,” he added. The launch also marked a personal milestone for him. For three consecutive years, Shakaa has been among the first people in line for a major Apple launch. Shakaa’s ambitions, however, extend beyond being among the first customers at a Dubai store. He hopes Apple will invite him to California for one of its future launch events, where he wants to represent his passion for the company’s products.
Shakaa said he had followed rumours about the company’s foldable smartphone for more than three years and was excited when he finally got the opportunity to book the iPhone Duo. He described the latest experience as completing a hat-trick and said he now wanted other fans to have the same opportunity. “I want to represent myself and show them how far my craze for these phones has gone,” he added.
