CHENNAI: Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up out-sold its predecessor (the iPhone 16 series) by 14% in the first 10 days of availability in the US and China according to data from Counterpoint Research. While Apple does not share device-wise break up, Counterpoint and some other industry experts believe that this spurt in numbers in two key markets is being led by a higher uptake of the Pro Max in the US market.

Availability on Apple’s official website and flagship stores offers a fair indication of the demand for the new iPhone especially during the first quarter after the launch.

On a recent visit to the US, I found the 17 Pro Max was not easy to find in at least two big cities I visited. It’s been two months since the iPhone 17 series was launched as part of Apple’s annual September iPhone lau

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