Apple iPhone 6, 6 plus debut with 4 million pre-orders

Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus recorded over 4 million pre-orders on the first day, exceeding its initial supply limit.

According to the company, the phones would be delivered to customers starting on Friday and throughout September, but many won't be delivered until October. 

Apple is counting on its new phones, iPhone 6 and 6 plus with 4.7 and 5.5-inch screen respectively, to continue the company’s growth trajectory. Analysts estimate that the phones will be Apple’s best selling devices. Besides, the phones will be available on outlets from September 19.

Enriched with features, these devices have larger screens and are much faster in performance. These phones are enabled with a wireless chip for making credit card payments at retail stores by holding the phone near the payment terminal. The phones start at $199, with a two-year service contract. 

Besides, a free update to Apple's iOS software will be available to the existing users soon. The new phones are enabled with the new updated iOS 8. 

Off late, Apple sold around 9 million phones in the first three days of the launch of iPhone5. Setting a record with over 4 million initial orders, these phones will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK. However, its availability will expand to more than 20 additional countries a week later.