Dubai Man Displays 53 iPhones While Collecting New Apple Foldable Phones
Mohammed Shakaa, a Dubai resident originally from Karachi, showcased his collection of 53 iPhones spanning from the first-generation model to the iPhone 18 Pro Max at an Apple Store while picking up two units of Apple's newly launched foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Collecting iPhones has been his hobby and personal challenge for nearly two decades. Apple employees invited him to bring his collection to the store. Shakaa expressed enthusiasm for Apple's evolving technology and had awaited the foldable phone for over three years.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 06:11 am. Other outlets followed.