Apple gets record 2 million iPhone 5 orders in 24 hours
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Apple's CEO Tim Cook presents the new iPhone 5 on Sept 12, 2012 in SanFrancisco, California. Apple said on Sept 17, 2012 that it received more than two million orders for its new iPhone 5 in 24 hours, and that many new orders would be pushed back into October because of strong demand. -- PHOTO: AFP
NEW YORK (AFP) - Apple said on Monday that it received more than two million orders for its new iPhone 5 in 24 hours, and that many deliveries would be pushed back 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 Mr 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 on Friday.
The first customers in the United States and several other countries are expected to get the device Sept 21, but Apple said some would have to wait.
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