Long queues outside the Apple store in Bath (September 21) preceded the release of two new iPhones.

Eager Apple fans were awaiting the release of the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max, the latest release from the technology giants.

Pictures show queues of around 30 people waiting in line alongside security guards from the store.

The store opened shortly after the photos were taken, allowing excited fans to get their hands on the latest release.

All variants of the new phone have sold out online, so going in store is the only way that you can now get your hands on them.

Long queues outside the Apple store in Bath this morning
Long queues outside the Apple store in Bath this morning

The new iPhones won't come cheap, however, and will slap users with a huge monthly bill or one-off price.

The iPhone XS will fetch between £999 and £1,349 depending on the memory capacity and specification you would like.

The iPhone XS Max will set you back even more, with prices ranging between £1,099 and £1,449 depending on the spec.

If you're looking to pay monthly, the iPhone XS and XS Max will cost you £70 and £75 a month respectively, with a one-off fee of £25 and £35 for each.

The new phone does reportedly have a shorter battery life than it's predecessor, which won't be good news to those who had the previous edition.

The latest iPhones are being released today
The latest iPhones are being released today

A so-called 'low-end' iPhone will also be released in October - the iPhone XR.

It is expected to be released October 26.

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