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Hundreds line up outside Calgary Apple store awaiting iPhone 6 release

CALGARY – Hundreds of people gathered outside of the Apple store at Chinook Centre on Friday, hoping to be among the first to purchase the latest iPhone.

The latest versions of the product are the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, both of which are taller and wider than previous iPhones.

The person at the front of the line is Sam Nakutnok, who arrived at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

“I love Apple,” he said. “They make really good products. Basically, I come here every year – every launch – and always lineup.”

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The hardcore Apple enthusiast admits he hasn’t gotten much sleep since his arrival.

“[I’m] drinking a lot of water, pop and caffeine, stuff like that.”

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Apple isn’t the only store at Chinook Centre that was swamped by eager customers on Friday.

The mall is also host to Canada’s first-ever Nordstrom location, which is set to open at 9:30 a.m.

Eager Apple fans lineup outside of the Chinook Centre location ahead of the iPhone 6 release on Friday, September 19, 2014. Global News / David Boushy

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