Apple received more than four million preorders for its new iPhones during the first 24 hours that they were available, the company announced Monday.
Apple shed some light on advanced sales of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which are equipped with larger screens. The devices will begin arriving at customers’ doors on Friday, but Apple acknowledged that many will have to wait until October. The phones will also be available in retail stores starting Friday.
“iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are better in every way, and we are thrilled customers love them as much as we do,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement. “We can’t wait to get our best iPhones yet into the hands of customers starting this Friday.”
Analysts predicted that customers would rush to get their hands on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which have screens of 4.7 and 5.5 inches, respectively. The phones also come with better cameras, improved battery life and access to Apple Pay, a new mobile payments system.
