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Apple set an iPhone sales record even without a new standard iPhone

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In Short: Apple's iPhone revenue jumped 17 percent this year, driven by Pro models, despite not releasing a new standard iPhone.

Apple iPad 11 gen. & Apple iPhone 16 (still in a box) (2025-12-02)
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Apple reported a 17 percent increase in iPhone revenue to $57.58 billion in its fourth-quarter earnings, released on Monday, according to The Verge.

The company's overall revenue grew by 12 percent to $114.5 billion, with the Mac business seeing a 24 percent increase to $10.79 billion.

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The iPad revenue, however, declined by 10 percent year over year, with sales totaling $6.23 billion.

Apple CEO John Ternus attributed the higher revenue to offsetting higher memory costs with lower costs on non-memory components, as reported by CNBC.

Apple also launched its iPhone 18 lineup in September, which included pricier Pro and Pro Max models, contributing to the revenue surge.

In addition, Apple unveiled a new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, a design choice that the company had previously resisted.

Apple Pay also made its debut in the Indian market, enabling users to make digital payments without needing OTP or passwords.

Apple is reportedly developing an enterprise AI server featuring its highest-performance processors, the M8 Ultra chips, according to Ksl.

The company has also issued new internal guidance on handling reports of iPhone Duo inner displays cracking along the fold.

Apple's HomeView, a smart hub with a square resolution of 1088 x 1088, was also launched, blending elements from the Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV.

What this adds

Apple's decision to focus solely on Pro models for the iPhone 18 lineup, without a new standard model, has led to a significant increase in revenue.

Apple's HomeView, with its unique square resolution, is a departure from traditional smart displays and is more akin to a giant Apple Watch.

The MacBook Pro with a touchscreen represents a shift in Apple's enterprise focus, moving away from its previous reliance on standard Mac hardware and consumer devices.

Apple's enterprise AI server development indicates a new direction in its hardware strategy, targeting AI developers, businesses, and governments.

Background

Apple is reportedly facing fresh scrutiny over the quality control of its iPhone Duo after a Chinese media report claimed the company lowered its quality inspection standards to increase shipments ahead of the holiday season.

Apple launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, priced starting at $1,999, marking a significant shift in hardware strategy.

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