Apple recently hit a huge milestone, announcing it has sold 3 billion iPhones around the globe. Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, shared this big news during their earnings call for the second quarter of 2025, which runs from April to June. He noted that iPhone sales are still growing quickly, showing double-digit increases. The company pulled in $94 billion in revenue for the quarter, marking a healthy 10% jump compared to the same time in 2024.
The journey to 3 billion iPhones shows how fast the product has taken off. Apple first launched the iPhone back in 2007. It took nine years to reach the first billion units sold, a milestone achieved in 2016. Then, things sped up. It only took five more years to hit 2 billion units by 2021. Now, just four years later, in 2025, the company has sold its 3 billionth iPhone.
This recent surge in iPhone sales caught the eye of Mark Gurman, a well-known reporter from Bloomberg. Gurman, who often gets reliable inside information about Apple, suggested that a lot of people bought Apple devices out of fear. He pointed to online rumors that caused widespread worry. These rumors claimed that tax changes proposed by President Donald Trump could make iPhones in the U.S. much more expensive, possibly ranging from $3,000 to as high as $25,000.
Apple also mentioned that the Trump administration’s tax rules are costing them a lot of money. The company reported that these policies resulted in an $800 million expense during the second quarter. They expect this cost to climb even higher in the third quarter, which runs from July to September, predicting it will reach about $1.1 billion.
Looking ahead, Apple is getting ready to reveal the new iPhone 17 series this September. People are buzzing about certain models, especially the rumored iPhone 17 Air. This device is expected to be super thin, possibly just 5.5mm. It seems the iPhone 17 Air might replace the “Plus” lineup, which hasn’t been as popular with users.
