Tim Cook confirms strong start for iPhone 11 sales

Apple CEO Tim Cook told German newspaper Bild on Monday that iPhone 11 sales were off to a “very strong start”.

In an interview with the German paper, Cook said the company “could not be happier” with the iPhone 11 launch. He did not reveal any specific sales figures.

Cook’s comments helped boost shares of Apple’s European suppliers such as chipmaker Siltronic and those of semiconductor manufacturers including Infineon, ASML and ST Micro.

The new Apple smartphone was released on 20 September and included updates such as a third camera and improved batteries and processors.

Cook said: “We could not be happier the way things are going. We want to offer [Apple Card] everywhere and we want to come to Germany.”

Apple stock price was up 0.63% in pre-market trading on Tuesday at $225.38 per share.