Apple crushes analyst predictions by selling 74.4 million iPhones last quarter

If there was any doubt that Apple fans would like the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, it's been definitively put to rest.Apple on Tuesday reported that it sold a stunning 74.5 million iPhones in its holiday quarter. That blew past analyst expectations of 69 million in sales, and helped drive the company to record profits of $18 billion.