Apple sold a record 4 million iPhone 6's in first 24 hours

Apple sold a record 4 million iPhone 6&#039;s in first 24 hours — (Image credit: Apple)

It looks like Apple has another hit on its hands. On Monday, the company said that it sold four million of its new iPhones in the first 24 hours of pre-orders, starting on Friday morning. Two years ago, Apple sold about two million iPhone 5's in the first day of pre-orders, and five million in the first weekend.

"Assuming preorders are similar to the 40 percent of first weekend sales for the iPhone 5, this would imply iPhone 6/6 Plus first weekend sales could be around 10 million," predict Wells Fargo Securities analysts. The iPhone 6 Plus has sold out entirely, with a month's wait for delivery if you order now. Americans who didn't pre-order should be able pick up the iPhone 6 in stores starting Friday.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.