Its been one week since Apple started to sell their latest iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Today we get the reports from them, announcing that during the first weekend, the company have sold more than 13 million units in 12 countries: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UK and the US.
To make it easier for you to compare, the previous dual iPhone 5S and 5C sold around 9 million units combined during the opening weekend. 4 more million units were sold this time! After the success of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple is planning to deliver the dual to an additional 40 countries starting October 9thTim Cook, Apple CEO, says iPhone 6s sales are ‘phenomenal’ …
“Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple’s history,” – Tim Cook,
Despite mixed critics and perceptions from users all around the world about the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus specs – whether they really are worth the pricing, Apple still made it big this time. And yes, people say everything happens with a reason (sometimes more than one). Here are the reasons why Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus could sell that much regardless of the tag, according to my personal point of view.
Apple iPhone 6S price in PH is PHP 37,499 and 6S Plus is PHP 51,999
1. Rose gold color
Yes this can not be ignored! Many Apple fans, especially ladies, are crazy with the new color from iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. From what I have read, they love the way it looks with rose gold case: elegant, sweet, beautiful and matched with their personality. Nice move, Apple!
2. One-year after launch period
How I love this business strategy from Apple. If you take a consideration into what they have been planning, it looks like every year, Apple will launch a new generation of the iPhone. Last year we got iPhone 5S and 5C. This year we are enjoying the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. This “timeline” is quite cool for their sales since one year is enough time for tech geeks to experience a phone and start craving newer updates. One year is also a perfect period for those who missed the previous device, then would switch to wait for the newer version.
3. Apple is Apple
Believe it or not, many people admit they buy the iPhone 6S or whichever new iPhone, it is just because it is another Apple product. With their own iOS, the iPhone can sync perfectly to other Apple devices: iPad, iPod, Mac etc. That explains why many Apple users don’t want to switch to Android or any other OS, but stick to the “collection” they are already used to.
Apple iPhone 6S price in PH is PHP 37,499 and 6S Plus is PHP 51,999
4. Signature ID touch
One of the best signatures from Apple iPhone is their ID touch. And with the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple also scrolled out new 3D Touch and Live Photos features, which excited so many users worldwide. This even makes me think that not a small number of the new buyers get this device for the new Touch sensor.
“Customers’ feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.” – Tim Cook
5. New iOS
Nearly the same time with the release of iPhone 6S, Apple also introduced their latest OS update: the iOS 9. This is also one of the reasons why Apple wins their fans’ heart. Its always cool to have the updates coming together when you buy a new device, so you can be the “pioneer” in using technology. Makes sense?
Above are 4 reasons I think could explain for the record sales Apple reached this time. If you have any better idea in my as to why they could sell that much, please share with us and other tech geeks on our page, so everyone will have a sense of our favorite topic: smartphones!
Apple iPhone 6S price in PH is PHP 37,499 and 6S Plus is PHP 51,999