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New iPhones being delivered within tens of minutes may change the logic of new product launch rushes, shifting from queuing on e-commerce platforms and in-store lines to a seconds-level competition on instant retail platforms.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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9/18/2026
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Valid until: 12/17/2026
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