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Apple today announced it has sold a record-breaking nine
million new iPhone5s and iPhone5c models, just three days after the launch of
the new iPhones on September 20. In addition, more than 200 million iOS devices
are now running the completely redesigned iOS 7, making it the fastest software
upgrade in history.
Both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available in the US , Australia ,
Canada , China , France ,
Germany , Hong
Kong , Japan , Puerto Rico , Singapore
and the UK .
Demand for iPhone 5s has exceeded the initial supply, and many online orders
are scheduled to be shipped in the coming weeks.
"This is our best iPhone launch yet--more than nine
million new iPhones sold--a new record for first weekend sales," said Tim
Cook, Apple's CEO. "The demand for the new iPhones has been incredible,
and while we've sold out of our initial supply of iPhone 5s, stores continue to
receive new iPhone shipments regularly. We appreciate everyone's patience and
are working hard to build enough new iPhones for everyone."
This is much better than analysts expected. Analysts were
forecasting 5 million at the low end, and 7.75 million at the high end,
according to Business Insider.
The stock is up 6% on the news.
Every customer who buys an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c at an
Apple retail store will be offered free Personal Setup service, helping them
customize their iPhone by setting up email, showing them new apps from the App
Store and more, so they'll be up and running with their new iPhone before they
leave the store.
In the US, the new iPhones are available through AT&T,
Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, select Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and
Walmart stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
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