Despite the allegedly `disappointed' response to Apple
Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL)’s new iPhone, the first batch advance orders made for the
device have apparently been sold out.
Pre-orders started on Friday, just a couple of days
after the Cupertino company launched its phones on September 12.
Apple is expected to start retailing its iPhone 5 on
September 21. Those who have pre-ordered will also be getting their devices on
that day.
According to reports the new phones, which were
available for pre-order on Apple's U.S. online store were sold out within the
first hour itself.
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Within the first hour advance orders placed for the
phone had shifted from a September 21 delivery date to two weeks later.
The new iPhone has a 4 inch display screen, compared
to the 3.5 inch size of the 4S and all its other phones.
Apple has not made much alteration to the design of
its phones since they were launched initially in 2007 though it has been adding
features to its phone - such as Siri the voice assistant which debuted with the
iPhone 4S.
The iPhone 5 is critical to the success of Apple. The
iPhones have been responsible for the company being among the frontrunners in
the smartphone industry.
Apple's iconic phones have spawned many look-alikes
and clones especially in emerging markets. Apple is engaged in patent disputes
with handset makers around the globe trying to defend its unique designs and
features, right down to the shape of its phones.
The new iPhones will be available in nine countries on
September 21, and then will be followed later in other countries.
Apple's suppliers are outperforming with Cirrus Logic,
Inc.(NASDAQ:CRUS) shares soared 8% to $45.03, STMicroelectronics N.V.
(ADR)(NYSE:STM) added 5%, Skyworks Solutions Inc(NASDAQ:SWKS) gained 3%. Broadcom
Corporation(NASDAQ:BRCM) surged 2%.
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