Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)’ new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus hit Stores World Wide

The long wait is over for the millions of iPhone devotees as the new iPhones hit stores on Friday. As always the new iPhone brought a lot of customers outside the stores in the US, but the encouraging news for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPLE) was the fact that some countries other than the US reported a much larger turn up this year. It seems like additional new features have already contributed.

This year round, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) broke its trend of the 4 inch phone and opted for a 4.7 inch screen for the iPhone and a 5.5 inch screen for the iPhone Plus. Not only that, the device now also offers a faster processor, new features and an improved camera. It has been labeled the “mother of all upgrades”.

Not everyone in the long lines was a diehard fan; some were only seeking business opportunities. For example, one of the customers claimed that he hopes to get his hands on at least 30 sets, so he could transport them to Moscow where he could sell them for double the price – until iPhone goes to the Russian market.

Similarly, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has delayed its launch in China this year, which has led to the price hike of the gold iPhone 6 Plus to $1000, in the gray market. It has been observed that the 5.5 inch iPhone is a lot more popular among the Asian customers as compared to the 4.7 inch screen.

According to a Shop owner, he has already received 500 pre-orders, out of which two-thirds are for iPhone 6 Plus.

While in New York, potential buyers have started a unique trend of handing out their name and numbers to those lined up outside the Apple shop, asking them to contact if they want to resell their iPhone.

Among these lined up customers was Chiew Cheah, an accountant; she disclosed that a lot of people standing in the queue were making the purchase to resell the phone in China for a higher price.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) received a record 4 million pre-orders before the phone hit the market. Hon Hai Precision Industry (TPE:2317), Apple’s main manufacturing supplier, has over 200,000 people working around the clock at 100 production lines to meet this huge demand.

The phone will hit the market in Australia on Friday, where already over 1300 people are waiting in anticipation.

One of the reasons for these astounding sales is the new bigger screen of iPhone. Bigger screen craze has taken over the smartphone market. Recent research and studies have shown how all smartphones that are over $400 and run on Google’s android system feature a 5 inch or larger display screen.

In terms of setting prices, the iPhone 6 starts at $649, without any contracts, whereas the iPhone Plus is available at $749 – making it the most valuable phone the company ever created. But those who want it – want it; regardless of the price and the longer waiting period.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has turned this day into a celebration. Stores all around the world are set up and customers are welcomed by cheering employees and high fives. In Japan, for example the store opened two hours earlier than usual. The number of customers waiting in line was easily 1000.

On the other side of the globe, at London’s Regent Street, campers even survived an overnight thunder storm for their new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).