The new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus was released in a number of countries including Australia on the 19th of September this year. On the 26th of September it was released in second wave countries including NZ.
The device due to its significant changes and modifications from the iPhone 5 and 5s/5c has been selling like hot cakes, with 10 million sales in three days.
The phone is not yet available in stores and can only be bought on plans unless you buy direct from Apple, in which case the device will set you back $1249 in Australia for the premium 128GB model and in NZ you're looking at $1449.
The iPhone 6 however will set you back $999 in New Zealand and $869 in Australia.
Since the phones have been released, there have been some complaints about the phone, with people complaining that they bend. It should be noted this is a problem affecting only nine phones, that's 9 in total, so one in one million approximately. Another issue people have whinged about is that hair gets caught in them. Phones have been doing this for years and this is not a problem exclusive to Apple iPhones.
In New Zealand Vodafone and Spark (formerly known as Telecom) have stopped selling the devices due to excessive demand. 2 Degrees, according to their website is only selling the 16GB basic iPhone 6.
Vodafone Australia is no longer taking new orders. Optus is selling the 16GB iPhone 6 model and encouraging people to check back for regular updates on other models. Telstra is not taking any new orders either with people having to register their interest for the 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 can be purchased from their website however. Virgin is not taking any new orders either.
As with popular items there are always people who will take advantage of demand exceeding supply and on EBay Australia iPhone 6s start from $1469 and on Trade Me NZ $1900 for the iPhone 6 Plus 128GB and $1299 for the 16GB iPhone 6.
There is no word yet on when the telcos will recommence selling the iPhones. Die hard iPhone fans can purchase direct from Apple's website and have the phone within 7-10 days.
Anyone who has one of these gadgets should feel very privileged indeed as there is a worldwide shortage and a waitlist.
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