The success of the iPhone 4S was confirmed on Monday by Apple. In a statement, the company headed by Tim Cook said that 4 million smartphone units were sold in the first weekend. Not bad for a device that Apple enthusiasts frustrated at first, right?
"The iPhone 4S is a hit with consumers around the world, and together with iOS 5 and iCloud is the best phone of all time," said Phil Schiller, VP for global product marketing, in a statement. According to Schiller, for more than 20 million users of iOS 5 in the world. It was expected, given that the latest system for smartphones Apple works on three generations of the iPhone: 4S, 4 and 3GS.
iPhone 4S
The information disclosed by Apple contrasts with the initial reaction of anyone that loves technology and accompanied the launch of the iPhone 4S (did the-minute coverage here): frustration.
I have seen some sites where information is questioning the failure originally planned for the new iPhone. I speak for myself: I never imagined drop in iPhone sales later. The Apple smartphone is an electronic popular not only in the technology, but in the daily lives of ordinary users as well. There is a vast market of eager devices with the famous apple in his back. It's not because he was frustrated with the lack of killer features that a buyer will leave Apple to buy an iPhone with more powerful processor, better camera, video recording at 1080p and virtual assistant Siri.
In black and white
To reach the figure of 4 million units Apple has sold worldwide launch of the iPhone 4S in very important markets. Follow the list of nations where the smartphone is on sale for Friday: Germany, Australia, Canada, United States, France, Japan and the United Kingdom. With such a riot, it's no surprise that the device has sold 135% more than the iPhone 4 in its first weekend (as provided by Asymco).
The base price of the iPhone is $ 199 for the 16GB model, provided the customer agrees to a 2 year contract with Apple's partner carriers. The same value is repere with minor adjustments in other countries and conversions. For Brazil usually worth the price of the unlocked smartphone, which is $ 649 (expensive!) by the same 16 GB.
In the iPhone 4S Tupiniquins land must come only at the end of the year when the unit is officially "in over 70 countries" (Apple's words).
