Apple sells 1.7 million iPhone 4s

Apple announced Monday that since its launch of the iPhone 4 on Thursday, June 24, the company has sold 1.7 million units.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs called the iPhone 4 “the most successful product launch in Apple’s history.” He also apologized to customers who have been turned away because Apple has a supply shortage.

The company previously reported iPhone 4 pre-orders of 600,000; the pre-orders apparently overwhelmed Apple and AT&T’s online ordering systems, which repeatedly went unavailable as customers tried to place their orders.

The iPhone 4 was introduced during Jobs’ keynote presentation at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco in early June. The first device to ship from Apple running the new iOS 4 operating system, the iPhone 4 sports a 5-megapixel camera and LED flash, Apple’s A4 processor – which also powers the iPad – a three-axis gyroscope for more realistic game control, and up to 40 percent more talk time thanks to more battery life and improved power consumption.

Apple’s launch of the iPhone 4 hasn’t gone without problems, however. Some users are reporting a discoloration when they first remove the iPhone from the box, and some users are also able to reduce signal quality when they hold the phone a certain way with their left hand. Apple has not acknowledged an issue with the screens, but as to the antenna problems, they’ve directed customers to either hold the phone a different way or use a case.

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Sweet Zombie Jesus! That’s quite the number considering that they only had a few days.
I wonder how the numbers look like when broken down on the five countries, which the iPhone 4 was launched in.

Still, I’m angry that the white one still isn’t available.

Jim Dalrymple

I wonder if they would have sold more if the white model was available or if people just got the black one instead.

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Good question. The white one isn’t insanely popular, but a far cry from the “gheeey” that keeps insecure boys and geeks from buying it.

I think they could’ve sold many more. In my wider circle of friends two out of six persons (not including myself) are holding out for the white one.

I’ve been able to try the black phone by now, which has only affirmed me my decision.
Eric

I thought about getting the white one. It is a good looking phone. But I was concerned about a lack of contrast with the screen vs. a black phone. And since I got my black phone on Wednesday, I’m finding I’m glad I didn’t hold out. It’s gorgeous in black.

As for the problems, has anyone confirmed that the yellow discoleration is indeed the adhesive in the screen not being completely dried and going away in a few days?

I’ve found the left hand problem happens to me. When I notice the signal strength dying, I switch how I hold it and sure enough, the signal improves significantly almost instantly. My hands are kind of big, and they do get a bit sweaty at times. And that’s when it seems to happen. But overall, much better reception than my 3G. Looking forward to getting the case I ordered.

Kevin

No offense but I’m just not sure what anyone sees in the White version. It is ugly as sin and just doesn’t fit the typical Apple Sexy model. My opinion of course but seriously, I just don’t get it.

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To be honest, it’s the old ‘typical Apple Sexy model’ that appeals to me. My first Apple device was a 4th gen. iPod.
I think it was Dan Frakes who said that the white iPhone 4 reminds him of the original iPod and I have to concur.
On a more logical note, the white material doesn’t show smudges as fast as the black version.
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I might have to eat my words.
It looks like I’m going to get the black one at first.
I’ve just heard through the grapevine that there seems to be a genuine Problem with the white ones.
Nothing particularly credible or traceable on the source, but credible enough to make me reconsider.
I figure that having an unlocked iPhone 4 will keep the resale value high and I can get a white one, once the problems have been ironed out.