India, Oct. 31 -- Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that initial iPhone 17 sales have exceeded the company's expectations, with strong demand for both the base iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro. Speaking during Apple's Q4 2025 earnings call, Cook hinted at supply constraints for the latest models, suggesting that the company underestimated early demand.

Apple's fourth-quarter results, which ended on September 27, captured only the first few days of iPhone 17 availability, yet the company reported a revenue of $102.47 billion, up 8% year-on-year. The figures reflect solid performance across the iPhone range, despite limited availability of newer models.

While Apple refrained from revealing sales figures for individual models, Cook's comment...