Dubai Resident Brings 53 iPhones to Apple Store While Collecting New Foldable Model
Mohammed Shakaa, a Dubai resident originally from Karachi, has collected 53 iPhones over nearly two decades, ranging from the first-generation model to the iPhone 18 Pro Max. An Apple Store invited him to bring his collection while he picked up two units of Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo. Shakaa, a dedicated Apple fan, views collecting iPhones as both a hobby and a challenge, appreciating the technological changes across generations. He had awaited the foldable model for over three years before booking it.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 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: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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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.