A record 9 million new iPhone 5s and 5c's were sold in the 3 days from launch on 20th September. Apple also announced that 200 million devices now run iOS 7 - another record number.
GTA V sells more than $800 million on day one
After arguably the most hyped launch of 2013 the latest iteration of the Grand Theft Auto gaming series, GTA V, broke records for the game's developers Take-Two Interactive Software. The open-world video game available on Sony's Playstation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 took an estimated $800+ million (~£500 million) in just the first 24 hours. This even excludes upcoming releases in countries such as Japan and Brazil.
The game received rave reviews from critics and gamers worlwide and is expected to easily make more than $1 billion (~£600 million) in total sales.
The company revealed these figures in a post on their website.
GTA V Goes on Sale
The latest in the long running franchise of video games, Grand Theft Auto 5, has gone on sale across the world. The recording breaking, open-world game is expected to make $1 billion in sales for the UK based developers Rockstar North.
Amazon to offer discounted digital books
Amazon are to offer digital versions of certain hard copy books purchased from the company. The digital version will be offered at a discounted rate.
Smartphone September - All the latest news
All the latest news and product launches from what is set-to-be a frantic September in the smartphone world.
Wednesday 18th
Apple's new mobile operating - iOS 7 became available for customers to download. The new operating system has had a major overhaul with an all new design and a host of new features.
Tuesday 10th
Apple launch two smartphones - the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. The 5c replaces the iPhone 5 and features an all new, and cheaper, plastic body in a range of colours. Meanwhile, the 5s has the body as the 5 but features a fingerprint scanner and 64-bit architecture.
Wednesday 4th
Sony launch the Xperia Z1. It's waterproof, features a 20.7 megapixel camera (that's a lot of pixels), has a 5-inch HD display, can stream video live to Facebook, has an all aluminium shell and is available next month. There is also the ability to attach QX10 and QX100 camera lenses to the phone - looks fantastic.
Samsung launch the Galaxy Note 3 at IFA in Berlin. The 4G device promises to be slimmer, lighter and have a longer battery life than its predecessors.
Samsung also launch the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. It has a 1.63" Super AMOLED display and allows you to read messages and accept calls from your wrist. There's currently 70 apps available with more being added. It also features a camera and uses S Voice.
Tuesday 3rd
Google reveal that the next version of Android will be named KitKat after a non-monetary deal was made with Nestle.
Apple send press invites for a 10th September event at their Cupertino headquarters, likely to announce a new iPhone(s) and the launch of iOS7.
Microsoft announce a deal to purchase Nokia's mobile division including Nokia maps and a range of patents for £4.6 billion.