iPhone 6s and 6s plus sales “phenomenal”, breaks all records

Apple’s latest iPhones, 6s and 6s plus hit stores last Friday and analysts expected record-breaking sales in the first weekend itself. On Monday, the Cupertino company announced it has sold over 13 million new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models, a new record, just three days after launch.

“Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple’s history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Customers’ feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.”

The new iPhones come with an upgraded camera, more memory and speedier processors. Moreover, a feature called 3D Touch has been added that can detect the difference between a light tap and extended finger pressure, enabling easier access to different menus.

Moreover, iOS 9 brings more intelligence to iPhone with proactive assistance, powerful search and improved Siri features, all while protecting users’ privacy, the company said.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are available in gold, silver, space gray and the new rose gold metallic finishes. Besides Apple retail stores, the phones are also available through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and additional carriers, and select Apple Authorized Resellers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart.

The company also said, “iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 additional countries beginning October 9 including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. The new iPhones will be available in over 130 countries by the end of the year.”