Hello, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re celebrating an incredible milestone for Apple and its iconic iPhone. Since launching in 2007, the company has now sold a staggering 3 billion units—a figure that showcases the device’s global popularity and influence.

It took Apple nine years to reach the one-billion mark, a milestone celebrated in 2016. Since then, the sales accelerated, with the second billion sold over the next nine years, highlighting the product’s rapid growth and widespread adoption.

Despite this success, Apple has faced some challenges in the stock market this year, trailing behind Nvidia and Microsoft in market valuation. However, recent sales figures reveal a bright spot: iPhone sales surged by 13% year-over-year in the latest quarter, bringing in $44.6 billion in revenue. These numbers account for nearly half of Apple’s total revenue of $94 billion this quarter.

Analysts suggest this spike might be temporary, influenced by fears around President Trump’s tariff plans, which may have prompted consumers to buy more iPhones earlier. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noted that misinformation about exorbitant iPhone costs possibly played a role in the sales boost, especially during the June quarter.