HE USED to hate Apple products. But over time, 27-year-old Joel Pan was won over by the sleek designs and functionality, and he has since bought an iMac desktop and three iPod music players.

At the stroke of midnight, Mr Pan, who calls himself 'kinda' an Apple fan, will also be Singapore's first 'official' iPhone user, having queued nearly a whole day for the privilege.

Mr Pan, who works for an American technology firm, had taken half-day leave, arriving at SingTel's Comcentre building at about 12.30pm in hopes of being the first in the queue.

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