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APPLE RECEIVED MORE than two million orders for its new iPhone 5 in just 24 hours, the company said today, pushing back many deliveries into October because of strong demand.
“iPhone 5 pre-orders have shattered the previous record held by iPhone 4S and the customer response to iPhone 5 has been phenomenal,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing.
Apple unveiled the new version of its iconic smartphone last Wednesday and opened up pre-orders in the US on Friday. The company said the hot item would be available in 100 countries around the world by the year-end.
The first customers in the United States and several other countries are expected to get the device on 21 September, but Apple said some would have to wait.
“Demand for iPhone 5 exceeds the initial supply and while the majority of pre-orders will be delivered to customers on September 21, many are scheduled to be delivered in October,” an Apple statement said.
Apple’s US website said orders placed would be shipped in two to three weeks.
In New York, a handful of people were already camped outside the Apple store on Fifth Avenue awaiting the new smartphone, but all were sponsored by companies or apps seeking publicity.
First in line was a man identifying himself as Sagitarius Catharsis, equipped with a chair, small table and blanket, who said he was promoting a local chat service called App Vibe.
People camping outside the Apple store in Covent Gardent in London. (John Stillwell/PA Wire)
Also in the queue was Keenen Thompson, 22, who said he works in “fashion” and was sponsored by Gazelle, a company which buy old phones and old computers in trade-ins.
“We already waited 18 days for iPhone 4S last year,” he told AFP. “We decided to do it again. There’s no fun in ordering it on Internet. Here people pass by and talk.”
Some analysts say Apple could sell 10 million in the opening days and 50 million before the end of 2012.
Apple shares extended their rally Monday, gaining 1.0 percent to a new record $698.62 in midday trade, giving the world’s most valuable firm a market worth of $654 billion.
Many analysts remained bullish on Apple because of the iPhone and other products, including a rumored new mini-iPad expected to be launched later this year.
Ben Reitzes at Barclays commented: “The pace of this iPhone 5 roll-out is the fastest in the iPhone’s history and points to a big December quarter.”
Reitzes said the only thing holding Apple back is the possibility of “significant production constraints,” but added this would push “a significant amount of units into the December and March quarters.”
The thinner, lighter, more powerful iPhone has been among the most keenly anticipated products in the tech world.
Made of glass and aluminum, it features a new design to nestle in one’s palm to naturally align with thumbs and works on the faster mobile Internet networks known as LTE.
The new device features Apple’s own new A6 processor, which according to Apple doubles the speed for loading Web graphics.
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Another tool for the narcissist generation
Just because you can’t afford one?
I’d say you’re they type to wear sunglasses inside Aidan
Sunglasses indoors, par for the course.
Aidan = D4 Muppet
The app is free, I reckon Stephen could splash out on a free app and as he just posted comments to another smart phone app I am also thinking there is a chance he owns a smart phone.
Indeed Love Guinness……but then, Stephens smart phone is most likely smarter than Stephen.
Cost more Al Cal
scope me later ya.
You loo like a desperate tool Kelly
Apple are to release there version soon called endoscope…. Although it will likely be a pain in the ads to use
They should release endascope too so everyone can see through the eyes of a winner!
Eyes of a donkey :-D
“They should release endascope too so everyone can see through the eyes of a winner!”
So…..that’s not a tan you’re sporting.
You are by far the most irritating shinnerbot on TheJournal Aidan, congrats.
They do have one its call an Endoscopy, that when they’ll look in your ass Aidan and to see where your intellect has gone
You can see the difference at contrastthemeerkat.com
Skype?
Tell them to watch The Hunt for Red October.. that should give ‘em a good intro for periscope.
Crazy Ivan? Or maybe that’s Crimson Tide.
Source: David Guetta
Ah it’s just the obvious progression for the huge proportion of the online populace that think because they can, they should.
Most have nothing interesting to say anyway, this is like porn for them.
Funny enough, I didn’t hear anybody talking about it.
Up Periscope !
It’s a perfectly designed instantly accessible broadcasting device with massive potential. We’ll be using it with our students. If you’re already with twitter it’s seamless. Is miles ahead if competitors like meerkat etc. Try it! http://www.connemaramathsacademy.com
Should have said ‘app’ instead of device.
To what end will this prove useful though?
Have a read of this article, will answer that question http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/26/8296537/explosion-east-village-periscope-live
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