Apple Sells 1 Million iPhones, 10 Million Apps Downloaded in First Weekend
Despite long lines and activation troubles, Apple announced today that they sold its one millionth iPhone 3G on Sunday, only three days after its initial launch on Friday, July 11th. In the press release, Steve Job points out that it took 74 days to sell the same number of the original iPhone. The iPhone 3G is now available in in 21 countries. When the iPhone was first announced in 2007, Apple had announced a goal of selling 10 million iPhones in 2008.
In addition, Apple announced that the newly launched App Store has had over 10 million iPhone and iPod touch applications downloaded over roughly the same period of time.
In addition, Apple announced that the newly launched App Store has had over 10 million iPhone and iPod touch applications downloaded over roughly the same period of time.
"The App Store is a grand slam, with a staggering 10 million applications downloaded in just three days," said Steve Jobs, Apples CEO. "Developers have created some extraordinary applications, and the App Store can wirelessly deliver them to every iPhone and iPod touch user instantly."
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47 months ago
Apple'll be rolling in happiness and money now :eek: :D
I guess the addition of countries adds to the pacey selling of the 3G
I guess the addition of countries adds to the pacey selling of the 3G
47 months ago
I have to admit, it was a pathetic rollout, BUT the applications are fantastic. They will easily put the iPhone ahead of most other smartphones....
47 months ago
That's just insane - I read that some 02 stores were selling 40 iPhones per hour which is more than they usually sell in an entire day
47 months ago
thats pretty awesome, i'll buy one when my current iphone contract runs out on june 29 2009
47 months ago
Took me more than awhile to get my iTouch upgraded, but once, finished, I probably spent another $40 on apps, including Crash Bandicoot, Cro Mag, and Enigmo. Its convenient, fun, and inexpensive, and developers and Apple get the loot without a lot of overhead.
The games are addictive.
tom
The games are addictive.
tom
47 months ago
Wonder how many have yellow screens or still won't activate? Wonder how many existing users that registered their early interest still can't get one?
Impressive figures to be sure, aside from that, the whole thing has been a resounding disaster.
Impressive figures to be sure, aside from that, the whole thing has been a resounding disaster.
47 months ago
Great news!!!
Now hopefully Apple will put some of that profit to move server horsepower and more bandwidth for iTunes servers and Mobile Me!!!
Now hopefully Apple will put some of that profit to move server horsepower and more bandwidth for iTunes servers and Mobile Me!!!
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