Company claims demand for new 6s and 6s Plus models could overtake the record-setting sales of 6 last year, as people rush to get latest smartphones

Apple claims demand for its new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus could surpass the record-breaking sales of iPhone 6 last year, as the newest versions of the firm’s smartphones go on sale in the UK.

The launch, which started at 8am on Friday, marks the beginning of busy autumn for the technology firm, which also announced a new, larger iPad is set to be released in November.

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