Apple Inc said it received record first-day pre-orders of its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, with over four million in the first 24 hours, meaning many customers will have to wait for their new phones.

Apple said a significant number of orders will be delivered to customers beginning Friday, but many will be delivered in October.

The company said some of the new iPhone models will be available to customers in its stores on Friday morning.

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