Apple's iPhone 8 sees muted launch in Asia

Fans are instead opting for the premium iPhone X due in early November

Apple Inc’s launch of iPhone 8 kicked off in a less lively mood in Asia, versus previous debuts, as fans held out for the premium iPhone X due out in early November.

Hundreds of people usually gather at Apple’s Sydney city store with queues winding down the town’s main street, George Street, when there is a new product release. But there were fewer than 30 people lining up before the store opened on Friday, according to a Reuters witness. 

While the number of people queuing up outside Apple stores have dropped over the years with many opting for online purchases, the weak