"Apple sells over 5 million of its iPhone 5 on first weekend (Photo: Rosa Golijan / NBC News) The iPhone 5 started shipping (and hitting store shelves) on Friday, Sept. 21. According to Apple, the company has sold more than five million of the new iPhone model in the three days since its debut. ""We are working hard to get an iPhone 5 into the hands of every customer who wants one as quickly as possible,"" Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a press release from the Cupertino-based company. ""While we have sold out of our initial supply, stores continue to receive iPhone 5 shipments regularly and customers can continue to order online and receive an estimated delivery date. We appreciate everyone's patience and are working hard to build enough iPhone 5s for everyone."" Read the complete story."
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